Annual Town Report 2017

ANNUAL TOWN REPORT Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Calendar Year 2017

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On the cover: Richard Salter Storrs Library was erected in 1932 and considered at the time to be among the finest library buildings in New England. In 1992, the building was significantly expanded adding the children’s room, spacious circulation desk, additional shelving, and meeting spaces. Today, the welcoming staff visits community events on the “Longmeadow Book Bike”. The adjacent grounds and gardens, maintained by the Longmeadow Gardeners, are shared with the Longmeadow Historical Society’s Storrs House Museum.

Annual Town Report

Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Reports from:

Select Board, Town Manager, Town Departments and Boards/Committees

For the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page State and Town Officials Information Public Officials ...... 1 Elected Town Officers ...... 2 Appointed Town Officers ...... 3 Appointed Board/Committee Membership Listing ...... 4

Reports from Town Departments/Boards/Committees Adult Center/Council on Aging ...... 7 Animal Control Officer ...... 9 Audit Committee ...... 9 Board of Assessors ...... 10 Board of Health ...... 12 Building Department ...... 14 Cable Advisory Committee ...... 15 Capital Planning Committee ...... 15 Charter Review Committee ...... 18 Community Preservation Committee...... 19 Conservation Commission ...... 20 Cultural Council ...... 21 Department of Public Works ...... 22 Energy Task Force ...... 25 Finance Committee ...... 26 Finance Department ...... 27 Fire Department ...... 44 Goldthwait (William) Fund ...... 46 Historic District Commission ...... 46 Historical Commission ...... 47 Housing Authority ...... 47 Human Resources ...... 47 Library, Richard Salter Storrs ...... 48 Moderator ...... 49 Parking Clerk ...... 51 Parks and Recreation and Park Commissioners ...... 52 Permanent Building Committee ...... 53 Planning Board ...... 53 Police Department ...... 54 Purchasing ...... 57 Recycling Commission ...... 57 Registrars of Voters ...... 58 Rules Committee ...... 59 School Department ...... 59 Sealer of Weights and Measures ...... 70 Select Board ...... 70 Tax Ceiling Task Force ...... 71 Town Clerk ...... 71 Annual Town Meeting Warrant ...... 72 Annual Town Meeting Minutes ...... 84 Special Town Meeting Warrant ...... 95 Special Town Meeting Minutes ...... 98 Annual Town Election Warrant ...... 100 Annual Town Election Minutes ...... 101 Town Collector/Treasurer ...... 102 Town Manager ...... 103 Tree Committee ...... 103 Veterans Agent ...... 104 Zoning Board of Appeals...... 104 Town Information ...... 105 Town Offices Telephone Listing ...... 106

Longmeadow, Massachusetts Year 2017

U.S. Senate - Senators in Congress Elizabeth A. Warren Edward J. Markey

U.S. House of Representatives - 1st Congressional District Richard E. Neal

State Offices MA Governor – Charlie Baker

State Senator - 1st Hampden & Hampshire District Eric P. Lesser

State Representative - 2nd Hampden District Brian M. Ashe

Governor’s Councilor - 8th District Mary E. Hurley

Town Hall 20 Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday 8:15 a.m.–12:00 noon Closed Holidays

Annual Town Meeting – Usually held in May, exact date and time determined by February 1st each year by Select Board; to be held no later than the second Tuesday in May. Town Preliminary Election – 4th Tuesday Preceding Town Election Annual Town Election – After Annual Town Meeting – exact date determined by February 1st by Select Board Fall Special Town Meeting – Usually held in October or November

Population of Longmeadow 1945 Census ...... 6,411 2006 Census ...... 16,117 1950 Census ...... 6,508 2007 Census ...... 16,384 1955 Census ...... 8,494 2008 Census ...... 15,829 1960 Census ...... 13,565 2009 Census ...... 16,502 1965 Census ...... 15,630 2010 Census ...... 15,605 1970 Census ...... 15,630 2011 Census ...... 15,049 1975 Census ...... 16,676 2012 Census ...... 15,385 1980 Census ...... 16,309 2013 Census ...... 14,829 1985 Census ...... 15,971 2014 Census ...... 14,925 1990 Census ...... 15,467 2015 Census ...... 14,552 1995 Census ...... 15,242 2016 Census ...... 15,215 1996 Census ...... 15,264 2017 Census ...... 15,588 1997 Census ...... 15,338 1998 Census ...... 15,409 1999 Census ...... 15,966 2000 Census ...... 15,545 2001 Census ...... 15,746 2002 Census ...... 15,975 2003 Census ...... 15,397 2004 Census ...... 15,530 2005 Census ...... 16,044

ELECTED TOWN OFFICERS As of December 31, 2017

NAME EXPIRATION COMPENSATION Moderator Rebecca Townsend ...... 2018 ...... $100.00 Select Board Richard Foster ...... 2018 ...... $2,000.00 Mark Gold, Vice Chair ...... 2019 ...... $2,000.00 Marie Angelides ...... 2020 ...... $2,000.00 William Low, Clerk ...... 2019 ...... $2,000.00 Thomas Lachiusa, Chair ...... 2018 ...... $2,000.00 School Committee Jessica Hutchins ...... 2019 ...... $0.00 Michelle Carrazza-Grodsky, Chair ...... 2018 ...... $0.00 Elizabeth Baron ...... 2020 ...... $0.00 Russell Dupere ...... 2018 ...... $0.00 Kerrin Morrin ...... 2020 ...... $0.00 Stephanie Jasmine ...... 2019 ...... $0.00 Melanie Rothstein ...... 2020 ...... $0.00 Planning Board Bruce Colton ...... 2022 ...... $0.00 Walter Gunn, Clerk ...... 2021 ...... $0.00 Heather LaPorte ...... 2019 ...... $0.00 Donald Holland, Chair ...... 2018 ...... $0.00 Kenneth Taylor ...... 2020 ...... $0.00 Housing Authority Edward Kline, Chair ...... 2019 ...... $0.00 Philip Hallahan ...... 2021 ...... $0.00 Ronald Manseau ...... 2018 ...... $0.00 Vacant ...... 2022 ...... $0.00 Vacant (Gov Appt) ...... 2017 ...... $0.00

APPOINTED TOWN OFFICERS As of December 31, 2017

POSITION NAME EXPIRATION COMPENSATION Animal Control Officer Martylee Caramante n/a $11,727.83 Animal Inspector Martylee Caramante n/a $0.00 Auction Permit Agent John Stankiewicz 2018 $0.00 Building Commissioner Paul Healy n/a $82,044.83 Building - Electrical Inspector Walter Clune n/a $14,412.30 Building - Plumbing & Gas Inspector Heath Dion n/a $17,698.45 Burial Agent Katherine Ingram n/a $0.00 Constable Stephen Conboy 2018 $0.00 Constable Robert Danio 2018 $0.00 Constable Richard Marchese 2018 $0.00 Former Council on Aging Director Amy Saada n/a $11,094.55 Council on Aging Director James Leyden n/a $39,679.54 Counsel - Labor Atty. Gordon Quinn n/a $21,242.80 DPW Director Mario Mazza n/a $100,000.90 DPW Asst. Supt. Of Operations Geoffrey McAlmond n/a $82,354.94 DPW Asst. Supt.Water & Wastewater Peter Thurber n/a $78,347.73 Emergency Preparedness Dir. (local) John Dearborn 2018 $3,632.44 Finance Director Paul Pasterczyk n/a $111,176.90 Fire Chief John Dearborn 2018 $109,276.88 Fire Department Aggregate Salaries Excluding Chief n/a $1,716,160.71 Health Director Beverly Hirschhorn n/a $82,349.82 Hearing Officer Stephen Crane 2019 $0.00 Human Resource Manager Erica Gelinas n/a $70,122.17 Human Resource Manager-Assistant Diana Morrow n/a $63,998.65 Keeper of Lockups John Stankiewicz 2018 $0.00 Former Library Executive Director Karen Kappenman n/a $55,716.67 Library Executive Director Jean Maziarz n/a $14,461.32 Parking Clerk Deborah House n/a $2,494.86 Parks and Recreation Director Bari Jarvis n/a $86,635.63 Parks and Recreation Dir.-Assistant Cristina Judd n/a $55,378.10 Police Chief John Stankiewicz 2018 $123,840.79 Police Dept. Aggregate Salaries Excluding Chief n/a $2,421,191.07 Former Principal Assessor Robert Leclair n/a $51,796.34 Procurement Manager Chad Thompson n/a $61,291.23 Procurement Officer - Chief Stephen Crane 2019 $0.00 Pupil Services Director Jean Fontaine 2019 $116,695.02 Supt. for Learning-Assistant Susan Bertrand 2020 $130,540.15 Sealer of Weights & Measures John Quinn n/a $4,521.82 Former School Facilities Mgr/Town Daniel Mccarthy n/a $80,131.55 School Superintendent Maurice O'Shea 2019 $165,134.97 Supt. Finance & Operations-Asst Thomas Mazza 2020 $123,540.17 Technology Director Nicholas Jorge 2018 $103,022.53 Town Accountant Jason DuCharme n/a $61,165.01 Town Accountant - Assistant Christopher Caputo n/a $50,306.99 Town Clerk Katherine Ingram n/a $71,057.10 Town Clerk-Assistant/Senior Clerk Jackie Sullivan n/a $39,420.07 Town Manager Stephen Crane 2019 $143,105.27 Treasurer/Collector Cheryl Cudnik n/a $66,222.60 Treasurer/Collector - Assistant Amy Nelson n/a $48,747.93 Tree Warden Geoffrey McAlmond n/a $2,307.72 Former Director of Veteran's Services Jesus Pereira n/a $16,765.34 Director of Veteran's Services Lena Vellturo n/a $18,358.61 Community Health Nurse Carol Steiner n/a $43,601.10 Director of Adult Services- Library Barbara Fitzgerald n/a $58,151.79 Former Director of Youth Services Jean Maziarz n/a $46,730.21

APPOINTED BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 2017 Board/Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Exp. Date Appt. Date Compensation Assessors, Board of Michael Zeller 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Assessors, Board of Chair Lawrence Rubin 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Assessors, Board of Carolyn Reed 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Assessors, Board of SB Liaison Richard Foster 7/2016 $0.00 Audit Committee Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Audit Committee Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Audit Committee Matthew Schoen 3 yrs 6/30/20 12/4/17 $0.00 Audit Committee Katie Petrakis 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Audit Committee Chair Ernest Welker 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Audit Committee Peter Landon 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Audit Committee VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/19 $0.00 Audit Committee SB Liaison Marie Angelides 7/2016 $0.00 Board of Health Non-Voting Michael Oumano 1 yr 6/30/18 7/10/17 $0.00 Board of Health Chair Robert Rappaport 3 yrs 6/30/20 7/10/17 $0.00 Board of Health Mary Pat Toye 3 yrs 6/30/20 7/10/17 $0.00 Board of Health Robert Baevsky 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Board of Health Richard Steingart 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/18/16 $0.00 Board of Health Barry Izenstein 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/18/16 $0.00 Building Committee Chair Marybeth Bergeron 3 yrs 6/30/19 2/27/17 $0.00 Building Committee Christopher Cove 3 yrs 6/30/19 2/27/17 $0.00 Building Committee Peter Greenberg 3 yrs 6/30/19 2/27/17 $0.00 Building Committee Mary Beth Morris 3 yrs 6/30/18 2/27/17 $0.00 Building Committee William Dierken 3 yrs 6/30/18 2/27/17 $0.00 Bldg Committee David Appleman 3 yrs 6/30/20 8/21/17 $0.00 Bldg Committee James Moulton 3 yrs 6/30/20 8/21/17 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com Sandra Krein 3 yrs 6/30/19 12/16/13 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com Craig Carr 3 yrs 6/30/18 12/02/13 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com Michelle Steger 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com Daniel O’Malley 3 yrs 6/30/19 12/02/13 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com HC apptd Steve Weiss 2 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Bldg Demolition Com HC apptd Beth Hoff 2 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Holland Low 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Norman Michaels 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Non-Voting Fred Rosenberg 1 yr 6/30/18 6/19/17 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Chair Steven Wolman 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Donald Holland 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Cable Advisory Comm Paul Gorman 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm John Skypeck 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm Chair Stephen Metz 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm Peter Vanassche 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm Ira Smolowitz 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm Daniel Healy 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm James Law 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Capital Planning Comm SB Liaison Marie Angelides 7/2016 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Anastasios Angelides 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Peter Landon 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Chair David Martel 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Arlene Miller 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Gerard Nolet 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Lawrence Starr 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Elizabeth Bone 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Charter Review Comm Michael Clark 1 yr 6/30/18 7/17/17 $0.00 Community Preservation Cons Comm John Bresnahan 3 yrs 12/4/17 $0.00 Community Preservation Hist Comm Steve Weiss 3 yrs $0.00 Community Preservation Planning Bd Donald Holland 3 yrs 6/09 $0.00

Board/Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Exp. Date Appt. Date Compensation Community Preservation Linda Glenn 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Community Preservation Clerk Beth Green 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Community Preservation Park Bd 3 yrs 7/2013 $0.00 Community Preservation Housing Auth Ronald Manseau 3 yrs 6/11/13 $0.00 Community Preservation Sheri Knight 3 yrs 6/30/18 1/2/18 $0.00 Community Preservation Arlene Miller 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Conservation Comm Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Conservation Comm Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Conservation Comm Andrea Chasen 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Conservation Comm David Dumais 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Conservation Comm John Bresnahan 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Conservation Comm Stephen Gazillo 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Conservation Comm J. Peter Bouvier 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Conservation Comm Chair Albert Laakso 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Conservation Comm Wayne Ottani, Jr. 3 yrs 6/30/19 11/21/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD George Shea 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Marjorie Morgan 3 yrs 6/30/20 8/21/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Chair Julia Moulton 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Rose Morace 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Theresa Yesu 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Marybeth Bergeron 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Marilyn Hurst 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD John Bowen 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Frances Miffitt 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Philip Hallahan 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Jay Leib 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Saul Finestone 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Elizabeth Tyson 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Judy Yaffe 3 yrs 6/30/19 8/21/17 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD Eleanor Stolar 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Council on Aging BOD SB Liaison Marie Angelides 7/2016 $0.00 Cultural Council Chair William Eagan 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Cultural Council Elizabeth Woods 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Cultural Council VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/19 $0.00 Cultural Council Andrea Carey 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Cultural Council Jean Maziarz 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Cultural Council James Cass 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Cultural Council Margaret Landon 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Cultural Council Peter Thomsen 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Cultural Council Trudi Epstein 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Retirees Robert Danio n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com DPW Vernon Bullock n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Town Mgr Stephen Crane n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Police Sup Un n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com School Kathleen Russotto n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Sch Bus Mgr Tom Mazza n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Exempt Paul Pasterczyk n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Clerical n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Police Andrew Makara n/a n/a $0.00 Employee Ins Advis Com Fire Andrew Fraser n/a n/a $0.00 Energy Task Force Select Board Marie Angelides 3 yrs 3/21/16 $0.00 Energy Task Force Sch Comm Jessica Hutchins 3 yrs 2017 $0.00 Energy Task Force Sch Comm VACANCY 3 yrs $0.00 Energy Task Force Recyc Comm Liz Bone 3 yrs 6/2017 $0.00 Energy Task Force Planning Bd VACANCY 3 yrs $0.00 Energy Task Force Select Bd appt Robert Kapner 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/5/16 $0.00 Energy Task Force Sch Comm appt David Miller 3 yrs 6/30/19 2016 $0.00

Board/Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Exp. Date Appt. Date Compensation Energy Task Force Conservation Andrea Chasen 3 yrs 2017 $0.00 Energy Task Force ZBA $0.00 Finance Committee Chaya Kosofsky 3 yrs 6/30/20 9/2017 $0.00 Finance Committee Dr. Andrew Lam 3 yrs 6/30/20 7/1/17 $0.00 Finance Committee Richard Liasse 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/4/15 $0.00 Finance Committee Mark Barowsky 3 yrs 6/30/18 12/16/15 $0.00 Finance Committee Edward Clark 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/1/16 $0.00 Finance Committee Paul Santaniello 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/1/16 $0.00 Finance Committee Chair Maury Garrett, Jr. 3 yrs 6/30/19 7/1/16 $0.00 Finance Committee SB Liaison Marie Angelides 7/2016 $0.00 Goldthwait, Wm Fund Trustee Dawn Barkman 1 yr ATM 5/2017 $0.00 Goldthwait, Wm Fund Trustee William McGurk 1 yr ATM 5/2017 $0.00 Goldthwait, Wm Fund Trustee Frances Miffitt 1 yr ATM 5/2017 $0.00 Hampd Cty Retirement Bd SB Liaison Mark Gold 7/2016 $0.00 Historic District Com Cathy Kietzman 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Historic District Com Scott LaVallee 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Historic District Com Alternate VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Historic District Com Clerk Diane Fisher 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Historic District Com Alternate VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Historic District Com VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Historic District Com Anthony Guardione 3 yrs 6/30/19 09/19/16 $0.00 Historic District Com John Robbins 3 yrs 6/30/19 12/4/17 $0.00 Historic District Com Chair Sandra Krein 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Historic District Com Alternate VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Historical Commission Chair Margaret Cohn 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Historical Commission Timothy Casey 3 yrs 6/30/20 8/21/17 $0.00 Historical Commission Jeffrey Spear 3 yrs 6/30/20 12/4/17 $0.00 Historical Commission David Marinelli 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/20/16 $0.00 Historical Commission Steven Weiss 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Historical Commission Barbara Fitzgerald 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Historical Commission Elizabeth Hoff 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Mass Selectmen Assoc. SB Liaison Thomas Lachiusa 7/2016 $0.00 Park and Recreation Com James Russell 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Park and Recreation Com Jeffrey Rintoul 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Park and Recreation Com Chair David Horowitz 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Park and Recreation Com Richard Elfman 3 yrs 6/30/18 1/2/18 $0.00 Park and Recreation Com Margaret Rakas 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Pioneer Vall Plan Comm Planning Bd Walter Gunn 2018 2017 $0.00 PVPC (appt. by TM) Alternate Stephen Crane 2018 2017 $0.00 Pioneer Vall Transit Auth SB Liaison Mark Gold 7/2016 $0.00 Recycling Commission Non -Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Recycling Commission Non-Voting VACANCY 1 yr 6/30/18 $0.00 Recycling Commission Chair Irwin Pers 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Recycling Commission Elizabeth Bone 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Recycling Commission Virginia Reiter 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Recycling Commission Arlene Miller 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/15/15 $0.00 Recycling Commission Dawn Barkman 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Recycling Commission Edward Dzielenski 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Recycling Commission Robert Spaulding 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Registrars of Voters Republican Sandra Metz 3 yrs 3/31/20 3/6/17 $0.00 Registrars of Voters Dem - Chair Stephen Kennedy 3 yrs 3/31/18 3/16/15 $0.00 Registrars of Voters Democrat Emanuel Wenig 3 yrs 3/31/19 3/21/16 $0.00 Registrars of Voters Town Clerk Katherine Ingram n/a n/a $0.00 Rules Committee Sandra Metz 3 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Rules Committee Michael Gortakowski 3 yrs 6/30/18 1/21/16 $0.00 Rules Committee Louis Robin 3 yrs 6/30/19 $0.00 Rules Committee Michael Kallock 3 yrs 6/30/19 $0.00

Board/Committee Position First Name Last Name Term Exp. Date Appt. Date Compensation Rules Committee Eleanor Stolar 3 yrs 6/30/20 5/2017 $0.00 Scantic Vall Health Trust Arlene Miller n/a n/a $0.00 SVHCT SB Liaison SB Liaison Marie Angelides 7/2016 $0.00 Technology Advisory Bd 3 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Technology Advisory Bd 3 yrs 6/30/18 $0.00 Technology Advisory Bd 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Technology Advisory Bd 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Technology Advisory Bd 3 yrs 6/30/19 $0.00 Traffic Safety Committee Town Mgr Stephen Crane n/a n/a $0.00 Traffic Safety Committee Police John Stankiewicz n/a n/a $0.00 Traffic Safety Committee DPW Mario Mazza n/a n/a 8/31/15 $0.00 Tree Committee Patrick Carnahan 3 yrs 6/30/18 11/16/15 $0.00 Tree Committee Peter Bouvier 3 yrs 6/30/18 6/29/15 $0.00 Tree Committee Wayne Ottani, Jr 3 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Tree Committee Chair David Marinelli 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Tree Committee VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Tree Committee Tree Warden Geoff McAlmond n/a n/a $0.00 Tree Committee Parks&Rec Bari Jarvis n/a n/a $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Ellen Freyman 5 yrs 6/30/21 6/20/16 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Assoc VACANCY 3 yrs 6/30/20 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Stephen Bennett 5 yrs 6/30/22 6/19/17 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Assoc Michael Michon 3 yrs 6/30/18 10/5/15 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Assoc Suzanne White 3 yrs 6/30/19 6/20/16 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Jerry Plumb 5 yrs 6/30/18 6/20/16 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Chair David Lavenburg 5 yrs 6/30/19 6/16/14 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals Marissa Komack 5 yrs 6/30/20 6/19/17 $0.00 Zoning Board of Appeals SB Liaison Richard Foster 7/2016 $0.00

ADULT CENTER/COUNCIL ON AGING

To the residents of the Town of Longmeadow, Select Board, and Town Manager:

Our Mission: The Longmeadow Adult Center is a community-based center that affirms the dignity and potential of older adults. The Center fosters respect, independence and personal growth for each individual. As a community resource, we provide access to supportive services, and programs of interest and need. Residents are encouraged to make their voices heard and contribute to the Center and their community. Our Impact: The Longmeadow Adult Center is dedicated to providing advocacy for Longmeadow’s senior adult population on the local, regional, state, and national levels, to assure that needs and interests are being met, and that the quality of life for our residents is at an optimal level, in an environment that fosters independence. The Adult Center offers a variety of programs and services five days a week at Greenwood Center, located at 231 Maple Road where the professional staff has overseen services and programs for over 30 years. The Center hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

2017 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS . Programming: 1,874 seniors participated in events and activities at the Adult Center in 2017. Of this number, 749 were new, first time to the center, users. Seniors came to the Center 43,718 times to participate in programs. This is a 2% increase in attendance from 2016. The Center offers a diverse selection of programs including: language classes, exercise programs, recreational opportunities, special events, theme luncheons, day trips, cultural events, financial seminars, health and wellness presentations, and more. From September through December, we also expanded our programming efforts to include four evening programs which attracted an additional 235 participants to the Adult Center. . Volunteers: 136 volunteers provided over 9,483 hours to the Council on Aging. This resulted in a total savings of approximately $283,352 to the Town of Longmeadow. According to the Independent Sector, a non-partisan network of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations that are committed to advancing the common good, the average volunteer in Massachusetts saves the entity it serves $29.88 per hour. . Nutrition Program: Our Nutrition Program is a core service to the community. The Center provides on-site hot and cold lunches as well as delivered meals to homebound seniors. Nutritionally balanced meals are prepared at the Adult Center and served in our dining room Monday through Friday beginning at 11:30. In 2017, the Meals on Wheels program served 85 homebound seniors in the community. Our dedicated volunteers delivered 11,971 meals, including emergency shelf stable meals. Our congregate dining program served 445 individuals over the year, totaling 8,092 meals in the dining room.

. Social Services: 392 different individuals received 479 units of service, including assistance with program applications such as fuel assistance, food stamps, farmer’s market vouchers, at-risk assessments, in-home support services, wellness programs, and preventative health screenings. . Senior/Veteran Real Estate Tax Abatement Program: We had 17 town residents participate in the Property Tax Work-Off Abatement. These volunteers each provided one hundred hours of volunteer community service in Town Departments within Longmeadow. This program is open to Longmeadow seniors and veteran residents of any age who meet program requirements. . Longmeadow Home Modification Fund: The Home Modification Program, with financial support from the Community Preservation Fund, offers financial assistance to low to moderate income Longmeadow homeowners who are in need of minor home repairs or modifications to help them remain safely in their homes. The fund assisted five families this past year with a variety of necessary home repairs totaling $38,452.28. . Longmeadow Food Pantry: The Center maintained a steady and productive year with generous donation support and various food drives throughout the community. Volunteers played a crucial role in supporting the operations, recordkeeping, data entry, food distribution, stocking shelves, trainings, as well as shopping trips to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. We served 32 households totaling 63 individuals from families with individuals of all ages. Over the course of 2017, we distributed 8,567 pounds of food totaling $14,478 according to the food analysis equivalent of $1.69/lb. . Dementia Friendly Community: The Longmeadow Council on Aging worked in collaboration with organizations (JGS Lifecare, Glenmeadow and the Alzheimer’s Association Western Massachusetts Region) to begin the efforts to make the Town of Longmeadow a Dementia Friendly Community. In a community that is dementia friendly, every social aspect plays a role and everyone must work together to create a dementia friendly culture. . Marketing: The Center has continued to evolve the marketing and branding efforts by launching a new, full-color newsletter. “The Voice” is the monthly correspondence that showcases our programs, services, and scheduled activities. The new edition is now printed at no cost and is distributed by direct mail to over 2,000 residents. In addition, 500 copies are distributed throughout various community locations and 300 are electronically delivered. Another recent update is the social media presence. By using Facebook, and with weekly press release submissions to numerous print and online sources, we are highlighting the offerings at the Adult Center and the participants we proudly serve. . Future Expansion: At the Annual Town Meeting, residents voted in favor of Article 31 which transferred funds in the treasury in the amount of $250,000.00 for the purpose of funding architectural and engineering services for the design of a new Adult Center at Greenwood Park. FUNDING Funding for the Longmeadow Council on Aging and Adult Center and the many programs and services that we offer comes from varied sources. Our organization has been very successful in securing additional grant funding to support operations. Total grant funds for the year were $67,660.00. The Council recognizes the need to leverage municipal funding to support the growing population’s needs and will seek ways to fund department needs. The Adult Center was also generously supported through fundraising efforts of the Friends of Longmeadow Older Citizens Association (FOLOCA), which continues to supplement costs of certain programs, services, and special events. Additionally, the Council on Aging continues to utilize the funds provided by the Community Preservation Commission that totaled $175,000, to administer the Home Modification Fund program which assists our residents to age safely in place. Our Vision: The senior population is the fastest growing population with over 29% of Longmeadow residents qualifying as seniors. With a blend of public and private support, the Adult Center will continue to grow and expand our community services. All stakeholders (town employees, volunteers, eldercare partners and the public) have contributed significantly to this year’s success. We look forward to continuing to meet the ever changing needs of our community.

Respectfully submitted, Longmeadow Adult Center Staff Council on Aging Board of Directors James Leyden – Executive Director Julia Moulton - Chair George Shea Erin Koebler – Outreach Coordinator Rose Morace - Vice Chair John Bowen Elayne Ayan – Program Coordinator Elizabeth Tyson - Secretary Phillip Hallahan Judith Portier – Administrative Assistant Marybeth Bergeron Jay Lieb Karen Barrett – Administrative Assistant Marilyn Hurst Marjorie Morgan Teresa Turcotte – Head Cook Saul Finestone Theresa Yesu Patricia Devoto – Assistant Cook Eleanor Stolar Judy Yaffe Claudette Grzywacz – Assistant Cook Frances Miffitt

ANIMAL CONTROL To the Honorable Select Board:

Figures for the year 2017:  Dogs licensed: 1,994  Late fees collected: $6,150.00

Owners claimed the majority of the strays picked up this year. Some of the stray dogs were traced by microchips. I adopted out two pit bulls who appeared to have been dropped off in Longmeadow. No stray dogs were euthanized. I would like to remind all residents that if you have lost your dog, ask to speak directly to the Animal Control Officer. You can reach me through the Longmeadow Police Department at 413-567-3311. The town does not have a shelter. All strays are transported to Porter Road Pet Kennel in East Longmeadow, where the town pays for up to 7 days of boarding. If a dog is not claimed after 7 days, the town only pays for euthanasia. I try hard to find rescues for unclaimed dogs. It is increasingly difficult to find placement for unclaimed dogs, especially if they are a senior or a hard to place breed. Please license your dog. Dog licenses and rabies tags with identification can save your dog’s life. Microchipping is strongly encouraged. It is quick, inexpensive, and an excellent help in getting a lost dog back to its home. Dog licenses are required in Massachusetts for all dogs age six (6) months and older and the Town of Longmeadow strictly enforces these by-laws.

Respectfully submitted, Martylee Caramante Longmeadow ACO

AUDIT COMMITTEE

To the Citizens of Longmeadow:

The Audit Committee (AC) serves the citizens of Longmeadow by working to ensure the credibility and transparency of all Town fiscal procedures, thereby raising the level of public trust in and support of the Town’s operations. The Committee’s specific duties are enumerated in its page on the Town’s website, www.longmeadow.org. Readers will see there that “audit” concerns are far broader than ensuring the accuracy of financial statements and reports. In today’s world, “auditing” encompasses any and all risks that might have adverse material effect on the financial data and financial condition of an entity. The AC held nine meetings in 2017, the subject matters and discussions of which are reflected in our minutes, available on the Town website at the AC page. In spring 2017 there was agreement that the incumbent audit firm would not perform Longmeadow’s audit for fiscal year 2017. Town by-law requires the retention of an auditor by the beginning of the final year of a current contract. The Finance Department was prepared to send out a Request for Proposals to audit the Town’s financial statements for fiscal years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The audit and accounting firm MelansonHeath (MH), with multiple offices in MA (one in Greenfield, MA) and neighboring states was retained for the new 3-year contract and the FY2017 audit. The AC appreciated MH cooperation in taking on such an unexpected workload. In late November 2017, the AC reviewed MH’s Report of the Examination of Basic Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and was pleased that the independent auditor (IA) issued an unqualified opinion of their fairness and accuracy. The AC also reviewed MH’s Management Letter (ML) issued as part of that Audit Report. In MLs the IA describes and makes corrective recommendations for “findings,” which are opportunities for improvement in operational policies, procedures, and internal controls needed to ensure that practices are sufficient to minimize the Town’s exposure to risks of fraud and material noncompliance with law, regulations, and reliable financial reporting. (“Findings” is the least risky category of control concerns.) This year was the first time that all prior and current findings were satisfied. The AC unanimously recommended on December 18, 2017 that the Select Board approve the FY2017 audited financial reports, and the Select Board so acted. The AC also recognized the good work of the Finance Department under Mr. Pasterczyk’s direction and that of MH partner Tanya Campbell, in charge of the team on our engagement. Documents were completed timely to meet the Government Financial Officers Association deadline for its award of excellence in Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting. The AC also reviewed and indicated approval of the 2017 CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) prepared by the Town’s Finance Department, mostly the work of Mr. Pasterczyk and Assistant Town Accountant Chris Caputo, with input from AC member Pete Landon. More information/data appears in CAFRs than in standard financial reports. Audited Financial Reports and CAFRs for the current and prior years are accessible at the Town’s website: on the homepage, select Departments tab, then scroll down to Finance Department and select View page, then scroll down. Current members of the Committee are Ernest Welker, Chair, Peter Landon, Vice Chair, Katie Petrakis, Clerk/Sec, and Mathew Schoen. One Member and both Associate Member seats are vacant. The Committee appreciates the cooperation and assistance of Finance Director Pasterczyk.

Respectfully submitted, Ernest P. Welker, Chair

BOARD OF ASSESSORS

To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow, Select Board and Town Manager: Duties and Responsibilities The Assessors annually discover, list and value all of Longmeadow’s real and personal property. Assessed values are estimated at 100% of market value in a uniform and consistent manner. Since 2005 the State Department of Revenue (D.O.R.) has required cities and towns to report the results of these adjustments on an annual basis before the tax rate can be set. Periodically the D.O.R. does a more extensive review before certifying/approving the new assessments (recently changed from every 3 years to every 5 years with the next one scheduled for fiscal 2019). The state also mandates that each assessors’ office attempt an interior inspection of all real and personal property over a 9 year period as a data quality check. This was completed in Longmeadow for fiscal 2015. The fiscal 2018 tax year is the period from July 1, 2017 to June 30 2018. The assessed values, however are estimated as of January 1, 2017. Real estate sales from calendar year 2016 are the “sample” of sales used to make adjustments to the computer model which are then applied to the population of all properties in Longmeadow. What We Value All property, real and personal situated within the Commonwealth, unless expressly exempt is taxable. Real property (aka real estate), vacant or improved is classified by the State of Massachusetts as being either a Residential, Commercial, or Industrial use. Personal Property is typically defined as “moveable” items in the form of machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. In Longmeadow, the Residential Class accounts for 94.70% of the total property value for the community. The Residential Class is made up of single family buildings and land, condominiums, multi-families, apartments, and assisted living facilities. Commercial property accounts for 27 parcels (2 of which are golf courses) and 3.17% of the total value. The 9 parcels of real estate classified by the state as industrial property accounts for .17% of taxable value. The 69 taxable personal property accounts make up the remaining 1.96% of total value. There are also 175 parcels of real property that are exempt from taxation. Real Property Class Data Within the residential class are the following number of different types of property;  5,444 Single Family,  53 Condominiums,  13 Two Family and 6 Three Family,  140 Vacant (mostly unbuildable) parcels, The total taxable valuation of all real and personal property for fiscal year 2018 of $2,084,598,001 is down 0.24% from fiscal 2017’s value of $2,089,624,047. The amount of money that must be raised from property taxes to pay expenses, known as the “tax levy” increased 2.97% (from $49,273,335 to $50,739,115). The 0.24% decrease in taxable value and a 2.97% increase in the tax levy resulted in a 3.22% increase from the fiscal 2017 tax rate of $23.58 per $1,000 of assessed value to $24.34 for fiscal 2018. Once again the Select Board adopted a single rate for all property classes. (Fiscal 2015 was the only year in Longmeadow’s history that the Select board adopted a “split” tax rate whereby commercial, industrial and personal property paid at a higher rate than residential property.) Value of Taxable Real and Personal Property (All figures are for fiscal 2018) Personal Property (Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Etc.) $40,879,201 Real Property (Land & Buildings) Class 1 - Residential (Single Family, Condo, Land, Etc.) $1,974,036,500 Class 3 - Commercial (Office Building, Shopping Centers, Etc.) $66,120,100 Class 4 - Industrial (Land & Buildings of Utility Companies) $3,562,200 Total Taxable Valuation $2,084,598,001 (Non-Taxable Real Property Government, Schools, Religious, Etc. ($200,056,200) Tax Amount to Be Raised Total Appropriation at Town Meetings $70,189,100.47 Plus (Other Amounts to be Raised) Cherry Sheet Offsets $377,112.00 CPA & Other Unappropriated/Unreserved $298,926.00 State & County Cherry Sheet Charges $258,071.00 Allowance for Abatement & Exemption (Overlay) $127,380.34 Total Amount to Be Raised $71,250,589.81 Estimated Receipts and Available Funds Estimated Receipts – State (Cherry Sheet) $6,608,907.00 Estimated Receipts – Local $4,755,830.00 Enterprise Funds $5,583,200.40 Community Preservation Funds $908,601.00 Free Cash $1,784,650.07 Other Available Funds $870,286.00 Total Estimated Receipts & Other Revenue Sources – (28.79%) $20,511,474.47 Total Real & Personal Property aka Tax Levy – (71.21%) $50,739,115.35

Total Receipts from All Sources “GRAND TOTAL” $70,250,589.91

Tax Rate: In Massachusetts the tax rate is expressed in dollars per thousand. The total tax levy (i.e. income) to be raised from real and personal property of $50,739,115.35 divided by the total taxable real and personal property value of $2,084,598,001 produces a decimal equivalent tax rate that must be multiplied by 1,000 to convert it into the proper format. The tax rate and ultimately the amount of tax paid, is directly related to the amount of income (levy) that is required to meet the expenditures approved by voters at the annual Town meeting and any special Town meeting subject to the limitations of Proposition 2½. Calculation of the Tax Rate Tax Levy ÷ Total Taxable Valuation x 1,000 = Tax Rate $50,739,115.35 ÷ $2,084,598,001 x 1,000 = $24.34 Proposition 2½ Each year the town is restricted to raising no more than 2½% of the prior year’s levy from property taxes to pay expenses (with certain exceptions). Calculation of the FY2018 Levy Limit prior to Debt Exclusion FY 2017 Levy Limit $45,484,156 ADD 2½% $1,137,103.90 ADD FY2018 New Growth $229,916 FY2018 Levy Limit $46,851,175.90 Calculation of the FY2018 Maximum Allowable Levy FY2018 Levy Limit $46,851,176 FY2018 Debt Exclusion $3,896,994 FY2018 Maximum Allowable Levy $50,748,170 FY2018 “Actual Levy” $50,739,115

The difference between the Maximum Allowable Levy and the actual amount raised is referred to as the “excess” levy capacity. In Longmeadow it is usually a result of rounding the tax rate to an even amount. In fiscal 2018 the excess capacity was $9,055. Proposition 2½ applies to the total amount the town can raise in property taxes, not to individual tax bills.

Proposition 2½ restricts Longmeadow from raising more than 2.5% of its total taxable value prior to debt exclusion. This maximum amount is known as the Levy Ceiling and is illustrated as follows.

FY2018 total taxable value $2,084,598,001 multiplied by 2.5% equals $52,114,950 which is the Levy Ceiling and results in the Maximum Allowable Tax Rate of $25.00 per $1,000 of assessed value.

The Board would like to thank the Assistant Assessor and staff for handling the multitude of questions and concerns that taxpayers present to them on a daily basis. In addition, the cooperation and assistance of all the department heads, supervisors and their staffs is sincerely appreciated.

Please note that the Assessors’ office is always available to assist with property valuation and answering questions about your tax bill. Whether your question is about the rate or any other matters dealing with property values or taxation, we will help. Do not hesitate to call or stop in; we find an “in person” discussion preferable to email correspondence. We are on the second floor of the town hall building.

Respectfully submitted, Appointed Assessors: Lawrence Rubin, Chair (6/30/2018), Carolyn Reed, MAA (6/30/2019), Michael Zeller (6/30/2020) Board of Assessors’ Staff: Assistant Assessor – Jessica A. Guerra and Assessing Clerk – Alice Chenault-North

BOARD OF HEALTH

To the Honorable Members of the Longmeadow Select Board:

The Board of Health is pleased to report on ongoing activities to fulfill its statutory mission of preserving, protecting, and promoting the public health, safety, and wellbeing of the residents of the Town of Longmeadow. The Board enforces state, federal and local public health and environmental laws/regulations and promulgates local Board of Health regulations for enforcement in Longmeadow when a local public health risk is identified. The scope of services primarily constitutes state-mandated inspectional services, and surveillance for communicable diseases. In addition, the Board has historically provided public education on relevant community public health issues and clinical health services, such as T.B. testing, adult immunizations (e.g. for flu and pneumonia), and occupational vaccinations for Town employees.

The Town Community Health Nurse, working under the supervision of the Board of Health, provides programming, health screenings, immunizations, and other services to Town residents of all ages. Although her primary target populations are seniors and individuals in the community requiring additional public health assistance, this year she continued a recent practice of conducting immunization clinics for school employees and high-school students.

Infectious Disease Reporting, Surveillance and Control As mandated by Massachusetts Public Health regulations, the following is a listing of communicable disease reports received and investigated by the Board:

Reportable Diseases: Cases reported in: 2015 2016 2017 Camphylobacter 3 0 5 Chickenpox 2 1 0 C. Diff 0 0 0 Dengue 0 0 0 Giardiasi 0 0 0 Haehophilis Influenzae 1 0 1 Human Granlulocytic Anaplasmosis 0 0 3 Influenza (not subtyped) 2 9 15 Influenza A 0 0 0 Hepatitis A 0 0 0 Hepatitis B 3 2 3 Hepatitis C 7 9 8 Listeriosis 1 0 0 Lyme Disease 23 15 17 Pertussis 1 0 13 Salmonella 1 4 0 Shigellosis 0 0 0 Latent TB 0 2 2 Legionellosis 0 0 0 Group A Streptococcus (invasive) 3 4 1 Group B Streptococcus 1 0 1 Mumps 0 0 0 Entervirus Norovirus 0 2 0 Ehrilichiosis 0 0 1 Total 48 48 70

The Town Nurse provided immunizations and testing services to support its communicable disease control and health promotion programs. The following services were directly provided by the Town Nurse or were under her supervision;

Nursing Services 2015 2016 2017 Mantoux (TB) Tests 155 159 143 Extended Nursing Consultations 170 216 375 Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Screenings 968 886 1141 Seasonal Flu/Pneumonia Shots/Tdap shots 998 823 870

The Board of Health also sponsors an annual Rabies Clinic, This year’s clinic, our 36th , held on April 22, 2017 was under the direction of Marty Lee Caramante, Dog Officer and Gerald Cutting, D.V.M.; a total of 45 animals (28 dogs and 17 cats) were immunized. Seventeen dog licenses were issued.

Longmeadow Board of Health Licensing and Inspectional Services State and/or local regulations mandate the licensing and inspection of facilities conducting the following activities: # Licenses Issued 2015 2016 2017 #Inspections Performed 2015 2016 2017 Bakery 4 4 4 Food Service 176 194 183 Food Service 47 41 46 Health Clubs 0 0 0 Catering 0 1 1 Outdoor Dining 14 12 10 Frozen Dessert 2 3 3 Camps 70 63 78 Methyl Alcohol 7 7 7 Swimming Pools 42 51 48 Milk 42 42 42 Retail Food 9 11 8 Temporary Food Svc. 43 49 38 Septic System Abandoned 2 2 3 Mobil Push Cart 0 1 3 Septic Sys. Inspection 2 3 3 Health Clubs 1 1 1 Septic Sys. Install/Repair In 6 7 8 Tanning Establishments 0 0 0 Wells 0 0 0 Outdoor Dining 5 5 6 Elder Abuse 4 4 3 Tobacco Retailers 13 13 8 Housing 18 22 26 Residential Kitchens 5 4 4 Nuisances, Misc. 15 14 17 Handicapped Park. Per. 7 4 6 School Safety 12 12 12 Swimming Pools 17 17 17 Camps 24 20 21 Septic Sys. Installer 2 4 2 Septic Sys.Cleaning/ Hauling 3 4 4 Wells 1 0 0 Total #Licenses: 232 231 221 Total # Inspections: 361 384 391

Special Projects Undertaken by the Board of Health in 2017 1. The Board of Health promulgated new local body-art regulations. Significant progress was made on drafting local Board of Health regulations on Mandatory Recycling, Tanning Facilities and Bees; adoption of these regulations is anticipated in early 2018. 2. Revalidated provider status with Medicare effective for five years. 3. Initiated successful legal actions to abate severe Code violation at two extremely distressed residences in Longmeadow. 4. Submitted two grants with funding notification scheduled for winter 2018: 1) a federal MRC grant to do a full scale exercise of the Town emergency sheltering capabilities and 2) a state grant to study possible sharing or regionalization of public health services.

Other Board of Health Functions 1. Emergency Preparedness: Federal mandates require that the Longmeadow Board of Health participate in the Hampden County Health Coalition (HCHC); The Coalition provides drills, trainings and monthly planning activities for the purpose of coordinating regional response to health and other emergencies. 2. The Longmeadow Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Unit: The MRC Unit is housed by the Board of Health. The Unit continues in its multi-year plan to build capacity through volunteer recruitment and training, and to support the Board of Health in the performance of routine and emergency public health functions. There are currently 96 active volunteers in the Unit. New members are most welcome and free training is provided. In 2017, MRC volunteers participated in several communications drills and in a full scale drill of an Emergency Medication dispensing site.

The Board wishes to express appreciation to the staff of the Building Department, the Council on Aging, and the Town Manager’s Office with whom it networks on almost a daily basis.

Respectfully submitted, Longmeadow Board of Health: Robert Rappaport, D.M.D., Chairman Barry Izenstein, M.D. Richard Steingart, M.D. Mary Patricia Toye, R.N., M.S. Robert Baevsky, M.D. Associate Member: Michael Oumano, M.S. Staff: Beverly S. Hirschhorn, M.P.H., C.H.O., Health Director Carol Steiner, R.N., M.S., Community Health Nurse Esther M. Moomjian, Clerk

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Select Board:

I submit the following Annual Report of the Building Department for year ending December 31, 2017.

PERSONNEL Paul J. Healy Building Commissioner Beverly J. Rose Secretary Walter R. Clune Electrical Inspector Steven Scliopou Alternate Electrical Inspector Heath Dion Plumbing & Gas Inspector Paul Vona Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector

BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED ...... 695

Single Family Dwellings 5 Sheet Metal 6 New Buildings 1 Solar Collectors 32 Swimming Pools 17 Roof Replacement 79 Accessory Buildings 23 Sign Permits 6 Garages – Detached 1 New Siding 13 Demolitions 13 Wireless Communication Facilities 1 Additions & Alterations 497 Tent(s) 1

Fence Permits (Not included in Building Total) 44

ESTIMATED COST ...... $24,473,621.18 REVENUE GENERATED ...... $138,858.00

Single Family Dwellings $ 2,944,500.00 $ 10,596.00 New Buildings $ 8,500,000.00 $ 29,737.00 Swimming Pools $ 784,326.33 $ 1,910.00 Accessory Buildings $ 115,344.89 $ 1,235.00 Garages – Detached $ 32,750.00 $ 55.00 Demolitions $ 140,800.00 $ 1,385.00 Additions & Alterations $ 9,830,053.96 $ 79,020.00 Sheet Metal $ 71,600.00 $ 330.00 Solar Collectors $ 723,827.00 $ 3,505.00 Roof Replacement $ 1,060,065.00 $ 9,560.00 Sign Permits $ 24,350.00 $ 500.00 New Siding $ 244,245.00 $ 825.00 Wireless Comm. Facilities $ 12,944.00 $ 200.00 Tent(s) $ 0.00 $ 0.00

Number of Plumbing Permits Granted ...... 280 $ 22,142.50 Number of Gas Permits Granted ...... 353 $ 22,345.00 Number of Electrical Permits Granted ...... 453 $ 39,875.00 Other Sources of Revenue: Certificates of inspection $ 4,473.00 Weights and Measures $ 4,610.00 Rental Property Registration $ 10,000.00 Foreclosed Property Registration $ 2,400.00 Fence Permits $ 1,100.00 Total Building Department Revenue $245,803.50

We continue to work closely with the Town Manager, Stephen Crane, Debbie House of the Select Board’s Office, Town Counsels, Michael Schneider, Erin Meehan From Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy and Special Counsel Joel B. Bard, Donald Holland, Chairman of the Planning Board, David Lavenburg, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Beverly Hirschhorn, Health Director, Chief John Dearborn and Deputy Chief Gerald Macsata of the Fire Department, and Police Chief John Stankiewicz. Their cooperation, support and expertise are greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank all of the Department Heads, Boards and Commissions for their continued support and cooperation during the year. The entire department’s permit applications as well as relevant zoning information are now available on the Town’s website, www.longmeadow.org.

Respectfully submitted, Paul J. Healy, Building Commissioner

CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Cable Advisory Committee continues to perform its function, which is to maintain compliance by Comcast with the franchise agreement. In addition, the Committee addresses concerns of the Town and the residents thereof regarding the performance of Comcast. During the past year, Comcast has maintained an amicable relationship with the Committee. Comcast has been in substantial compliance with the franchise agreement. There are no outstanding issues awaiting resolution. The Townspeople should be reminded that neither rates nor programming are open to negotiation as per Federal law.

Respectfully submitted, Steven A. Wolman, Chair Person

CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE

As part of the Longmeadow, Massachusetts Capital Budget Process, The Capital Planning Committee received from the Town Manager proposed projects for funding consideration for Fiscal Year 2018. In addition, we heard a presentation by the Town Manager providing information regarding his recommended capital budget. Public comments were also received. A total of 16 projects were presented (appendix A). Approval of these requests, in addition to contributions to the Fire Truck Replacement Fund and funds for project development and reserve, would require that $2,131,000 be appropriated from the Capital Stabilization Fund. Additional projects to be funded from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds were proposed. The Community Preservation Committee was asked to contribute $503,600 for projects that would fall under its purview. As a result of productive communication with the Community Preservation Committee, it was possible to minimize duplication of consideration for several projects. The Longmeadow Finance Director advised that approximately $1,675,000 (2.75%) of the general fund had been designated for capital appropriation. The Select Board advised that an additional $135,000 might be made available to compensate for the FY 2017 capital appropriation underfunding. This would provide a total of approximately $1,810,000 to fund the FY 2018 Capital Plan. The final recommendation of the Capital Planning Committee represents the product of extended discussions with the Town Manager, which were directed to prioritizing capital projects according to impact on current operations or which, if deferred, would result in significant decrement in operations or probable significant increase in cost. The Director of the Department of Public Works, the Director of Finance for the School Department, and the Longmeadow Finance Officer provided additional information. As noted, capital projects involving roads, water and sewer that are funded through the Enterprise Funds were not included in the Committee’s allocations. Additional projects proposed for funding by the Federal Emergency Management Authority and so- called “Chapter 90” funds from the Commonwealth were also not evaluated. However, the Committee recognized the importance of considering all these projects in the context of the town’s short- and long- term capital plans. Our recommendations are presented in Appendix B1, ranked according to the following criteria: Mandated by governing bodies Safety improvement Efficiency improvement Enhancement of community quality of life/aesthetics Projects ultimately recommended by the committee would have required appropriation of $1,885,180 from the General Fund. The list also denotes the estimated running tally for the projects. The Committee also received information regarding the status of the Storrs Library windows. These are in poor condition, and should be replaced both to address this issue and to improve energy conservation. The anticipated cost of this project is $250,000. This matter has been discussed with members of the Community Conservation Committee, who concur in this assessment. Neither the funds available to the Capital Planning Committee nor those reserved for Community Preservation are sufficient to fund this request while addressing other important requests. We suggested a possible solution: to use contributions from both accounts to address this project. This would necessitate removing at least two projects from the attached list of CPC recommendations. During the course of the Committee deliberations, it was discovered that there is some difference of opinion regarding the distinction between capital expenditure and operational expense (i.e., repair or maintenance) in those instances (for example, repainting of the high school pool) in which the anticipated cost satisfies the criteria for capital projects, but the increase in serviceable life does not. Another area in which there is a difference of opinion is the appropriate use of the fire truck fund: should the fund be used only for purchase of major fire apparatus, or should it be available for the purchase of any fire vehicle. The Committee recommends that the Select Board designate a special committee comprised of members nominated by the town administration, the Finance Committee and the Capital Planning Committee to discuss these issues and provide guidance. The Capital Planning Committee notes that information regarding the progress and adherence to budget projections continues to be difficult to obtain. The Committee again recommends strongly that the formal quarterly reports regarding these issues, which are currently being provided to the Town Manager, be made available to the Capital Planning Committee for regular review and reporting to the Select Board.

The Capital Planning Committee would like to thank Town Manager Stephen Crane, Department of Public Works Superintendent Mario Mazza, Fire Chief John Dearborn, School Technology Director Nicholas Jorge and their staffs for their support and informative testimony during our review process.

Respectfully submitted, Capital Planning Committee Stephen A. Metz, MD – Chairman, Dan Healy, James Law, John Skypeck, Ira Smolowitz, and Peter Vanassche

TOWN MANAGER RECOMMENDATION - FY 2018 (May 2017 appropriation) APPENDIX A Project Title FY 2018 GF CPA Comments SECTION 1 TECHNOLOGY District Virtualized server environment 105,000.00 105,000.00 School 1 TM 3 and power back up Student and Town Computer Replacement School 9 Sub Total Technology SECTION 2 A-FACILITIES-SCHOOL LHS Russell Fields Scoreboard and 88,000.00 DPW 30 (CPA 4) Backstop Pool Refinishing 50,600.00 50,600.00 DPW 22 (School 6) TM-CPA 4 GBK Boiler Piping Modifications 65,100.00 65,100.00 DPW 4 (School 4) TM 6 supplement previous approp of $30,000 WMS Exhaust Fan Replacement - Final 31,000.00 31,000.00 DPW 28 (School 5) Phase BBH Boiler Replacement 125,000.00 125,000.00 DPW 5 TM 4 Fire Suppression Updates 75,000.00 75,000.00 DPW 6 (Sch 2) TM 7 CTR Boiler Replacement 95,000.00 95,000.00 DPW 5 TM 5 Fire Alarm Panel - Detector 50,000.00 50,000.00 DPW 7 (School 3) TM Replacement 9 Fire Suppression Updates 75,000.00 75,000.00 DPW 6 (School 2) TM WS 8 PreSchool Playground Equipment 40,000.00 40,000.00 DPW 29 (CPA 3) Replacement (School 7) TM-CPA2 District District-Wide Valve Replacement 50,000.00 DPW 9 (School 8) Phase One B -FACILITIES OTHER 1 - Town Buildings Town Hall Repaving of Town Hall Pkg Lot 90,000.00 DPW 26 Community Community House Retaining 112,000.00 112,000.00 DPW 3 (CPA 1) TM- House Wall and Areaway Replacement CPA 1 supplement previous appropriation of $71,000 Grnwd Exterior Door Replacement - 50,000.00 DPW 25 Final Library Window Replacement 251,000.00 251,000.00 DPW 21 (CPA 2) TM - CPA 3 Library 1st Floor Painting 75,000.00 DPW 27 Public Safety PD Boiler 84,000.00 84,000.00 TM 10 FD Carpet / Painting 46,000.00 DPW 8 2 - Pools Reynolds Pool ADA Upgrades 50,000.00 50,000.00 DPW 23 TM-CPA 5 3 - Parks Glenbrook School Field Well & 35,000.00 DPW 24 Irrigation

SECTION 3 EQUIPMENT 2 - DPW - Equipment GF, W, S 1 Vibratory Roller 70,000.00 70,000.00 DPW 10 TM 12 GF, W, S 2 Asphalt Paver Attach for Toolcat 35,000.00 35,000.00 DPW 11 TM 13 GF, W, S 3 Ten-wheel hook lift (H-23) 192,000.00 DPW 12 GF, W, S 4 2 Ton Dump Truck, Spreader, 90,000.00 90,000.00 DPW 13 TM 14 Plow (H-7) GF 5 Grounds Sidewalk Plow/Utility 56,000.00 56,000.00 DPW 14 TM 15 Machine GF, W, S 6 Roadside Mower Attachment 22,000.00 DPW 15 GF 7 Half Ton Pick Up Truck (H-8) 26,000.00 DPW 16 SECTION 4 ROADS, SIDEWALKS & DRAINS 1 - Ongoing Maintenance & Reconstruction Pavement Preservation (see list) 600,000.00 500,000.00 DPW 1 TM 1 Pavement Preservation (see list) 450,000.00 DPW 1--Ch 90 Sidewalk Reconstruction 400,000.00 400,000.00 DPW 2 TM 2 Guardrail Replacement 50,000.00 50,000.00 DPW 20 TM 16 2 - Major Infrastructure GF Shady Knoll Drainage 100,000.00 100,000.00 TM 17 Improvements GF Willow Brook Rd Drainage Imp 421,000.00 DPW 17 MEMA Rt 5/Raspberry Brook Culvert 130,000.00 DPW 18 Imp GF Lynnwood Dr Sidewalk 206,000.00 DPW 19 TIP/MGM Converse St/Rt 5 Corridor 3,930,000.00 DPW 32 (intrsec&lights) TOTAL 2,006,100.00 503,600.00

ENTERPRISE FUNDS SECTION 5 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Crest Avenue Main Replacement 163,000.00 W WATER 1 Chandler Ave Main Replacement 140,600.00 W WATER 2 SECTION 6 SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE Emerson Rd Treatment Plant 160,000.00 S SEWER 1 Demolition

RECOMMENDED FY 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET Appendix B Ranking Project Cost Running Balance Capital Planning Project 1 Study Fund 25,000 25,000

2 Fire Truck Fund 75,000 100,000 3 Pavement Restoration 500,000 600,000 4 Sidewalk Restoration 400,000 1,000,000 5 Power Backup 105,000 1,105,000 6 Center School Fire Alarm 50,000 1,155,000 Blueberry Hill Boiler 7 Replacement 125,000 1,280,000 Center School Boiler 8 Replacement 95,000 1,375,000 Blueberry Hill Fire 9 suppression Anti-icer 75,000 1,450,000 Wolf Swamp Fire 10 suppression Anti-icer 75,000 1,525,000 Police Department Boiler 11 Replacement 84,000 1,609,000 12 Vibratory Roller 70,000 1,679,000 13 Asphalt Paver 35,000 1,714,000 14 2 Ton Dump Truck 56,000 1,770,000 15 Guard Rail Replacement 50,000 1,820,000 16 GBK Boiler 65,100 1,885,100

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Charter Review Committee was created by a vote of the Select Board on May 1, 2017. The vote stated that the function and duties of the Committee are “to advise the Town Manager and Select Board on any changes to the Charter that may enhance the governance of the town.” In addition, the Committee’s responsibilities, as voted by the Select Board, include reviewing the composition and responsibilities of boards/committees; reviewing legislative procedures; reviewing administrative organization and financial procedures; and reviewing any other provisions of the Charter as directed by the Select Board.

By vote on July 17, 2017 the Select Board voted that the Committee consist of eight members and appointed David Martel, Arlene Miller, Elizabeth Bone, Peter Landon, Tass Angelides, Gerry Nolet, Larry Starr, and Michael Clark for terms expiring on June 30, 2018. At its first meeting on August 22, 2017 the Committee elected Mr. Martel as chair, Mr. Clark as Vice Chair and Ms. Miller as Clerk.

In its meetings to date, the Committee has received input from numerous town officials on the functioning of the present Town Charter and sections which might warrant revision. The Committee also commenced its own section by section review of the present Charter toward a goal of having a detailed listing of possible amendments for presentation to the Select Board in 2018.

Respectfully submitted, David J. Martel, Chair

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Community Preservation Committee consists of four at-large members appointed by the Select Board and one member each appointed by the Historical Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Conservation Commission, Housing Authority, and Planning Board. The purpose of the Committee is to recommend community preservation projects to Town Meeting for approval. The funding for these projects comes from the Community Preservation tax surcharge that was approved by the town in 2006. To date Longmeadow has approved 69 projects totaling over $3,900,000. The CPC has developed a written plan describing in detail the needs of the the various boards represented on the Committee and the process for evaluating applications and administering approved grants. The plan is available at Town Hall and is also on the CPC website, which was recently updated. CPA projects are restricted by law to Historic Renovation and Preservation, Housing, Recreation, and Open Space projects. Project applications may be submitted by any individual, group, or town department. Since its implementation in Longmeadow, projects in all areas have been approved and implemented. CPA projects are a valuable source of funds for the town for renovation and preservation of town buildings, recreation, open space improvements and preservation and community housing projects. The use of CPA funds for these projects allows use of other capital funds for projects which do not meet the CPA criteria. Ten projects in a total amount of $453,827.00 were recommended by the CPC and approved by the 2017 Town Meeting. The projects are in various stages of completion at this time. The projects approved are summarized below. Most notably during the past year, CPC funding enabled the town to complete new sidewalks and a new handicap accessible ramp at Storrs Library, to provide funding for replacement of the library’s windows, to provide for dugouts at Turner fields, to replace the playground at Wolf Swamp School, and to continue restoration of the Community House. The Committee has continued to monitor the progress of projects approved in prior years. During calendar year 2017 the Committee received and approved final reports on a number of projects. The Committee has endeavored to communicate and work cooperatively with the Select Board, the Capital Planning Committee, and other Town boards and offices to facilitate the efficient use of Town resources. 2017 Projects To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Storrs House Museum 2nd Floor Climate Control Project in the amount of $22,300.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: This grant will allow the Longmeadow Historical Society to improve the museum environment for the safe storage and preservation of archives and collection objects in the Storrs House Museum and improve community access to the collections. Funding of this proposal will enable the Historic Society to complete interior work begun in 2014. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Town’s Historic Records Preservation in the amount of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: As of January 1, 2017, updates to the Massachusetts Public Records Law went into effect. Parties requesting access to town records must be provided in electronic format unless not available, and must provide access to Town records within 10 days. This grant will facilitate the preservation of these records and make them more readily accessible. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Blueberry Hill School Playground in the amount of $40,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Recreation / Open Space Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: This project will create a more enjoyable playing area for the children in the Blueberry Hill School and will create a useable playing surface for sports associations in town on evenings and weekends. The project includes installation of an irrigation system, grading, and seeding. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Field Well Installation, in the amount of $80,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, contingent upon the Town developing a master plan for the fields, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: This is projected to be the first stage in extensive improvements to the Wolf Swamp Road fields, which are used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and field hockey. This grant would provide funds to enable the Town to install a well at the fields so they can be irrigated in the future. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Bliss Park Guardrails and Signage in the amount of $7,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: This grant would provide for the installation of a guardrail around the parking area in the park, to prevent driving into other areas, and would provide for signage for the park. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Dugouts at Turner Fields in the amount of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: This grant would enhance the two baseball fields at Turner Park by providing for the construction of four dugouts. This project was submitted by the Longmeadow Baseball Association and is supported by the Park Commission.

To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Longmeadow Cemetery Gravestone Restoration and Preservation in the amount of $20,475.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: The Longmeadow Cemetery Association has been responsible for the care of the Town burying ground since 1872. This is phase 4 of a project to restore and preserve ancient burial markers in Longmeadow Cemetery. This project will restore and preserve grave markers that have been identified as being hidden below ground or in a state of serious deterioration and are threatened to be lost forever if not soon restored. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Community House Retaining Wall and Areaway in the amount of $13,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance and the amount of $98,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, to be funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: The Community House houses several town offices, and is widely used by community groups. The retaining wall and stairs to the lower level entrance to the Finance and Human Resource Departments are in very poor condition and were cited in the 2008 town wide facilities study. This project will replace the steps, slab and retaining wall. In 2015 the Town approved a grant request of $71,000 for this project. Unfortunately, cost of the project turned out to be significantly higher. This grant would provide sufficient funds to complete this project. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Pre-School Playground Equipment in the amount of $34,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: The Town preschool program has been moved from Center School to Wolf Swamp School; the current playscape equipment is old, and is intended for students ages 5 and up. This project will enable the installation of age appropriate playground equipment at the school. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Storrs Library Window Replacement in the amount of $118,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance and to transfer $132,500.00 from the Community Preservation Project Center School Terrace and Balustrade voted in Article # 21 at the May 10, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, to be applied to this project, or take any action relative thereto. Explanation: The original library was constructed in 1932, and the addition in 1990. The windows in the original section have never been replaced, and those in the addition are suffering as well. This project will include the removal of existing windows, and installation of new vinyl-clad wood windows. In order to fully fund this project, the Town has agreed to transfer the funds initially allocated to the Center School Balustrade project approved last year, to help fund this window replacement project.

Respectfully submitted, Steven Weiss, Chairperson (Historic), Ronald Manseau, Vice Chair (Housing), Beth Green, Clerk (Member at Large) Linda Glenn (Member at Large), Arlene Miller (Member at Large), Sheri Knight (Conservation), Jeffrey Rintoul (Parks & Recreation) Donald Holland (Planning Board) and John Bresnahan (Member at large)

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

To the Honorable Members of the Select Board:

The Conservation Commission held 13 meetings and conducted 10 site inspections during the year 2017. Eight Requests for Determination of Applicability were received. As a result eight Public Meetings were held. Seven Negative Determinations were issued and four Positive Determinations. Six Notices of Intent were received which resulted in six Public Hearings. Five Orders of Conditions were issued. Five Certificates of Compliance were issued. The Commission approved eight Emergency Certifications. In July, a controversial Notice of Intent was received to build a new house in the floodplain and within the protected 200-foot riverfront area in an undeveloped section of Dunn Road. The location consisted of private property bounded on three sides by town owned Conservation Land and by the Connecticut River to the west. The town zoning bylaws do not allow any new buildings in the floodplain unless the Zoning Board of Appeals approves a special permit. The Conservation Commission chair and representatives from The Nature Conservancy and the Fannie Stebbins Wildlife Refuge attended the ZBA hearing to oppose the granting of a special permit because of the destruction of trees in the floodplain forest. The ZBA issued a special permit because a registered professional engineer certified that the building would not result in loss of flood storage volume in the floodplain. In October, the Conservation Commission reluctantly issued an order of conditions to build the house because the application met the requirements of the Longmeadow Wetlands Bylaw and the state Wetlands Protection Act. In March, Marie Angelides of the Select Board presented information on a bike path being considered as part of a Complete Street Plan Program, possibly involving conservation land. The Conservation Commission received Amtrak’s 2017 Yearly Operational Plan regarding herbicide application. In April Michael Richard, Project Manager of Weston & Sampson Engineers gave an update on the plans for the proposed DPW facility. The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Laurel Park Boardwalk, an Eagle Scout project proposed by Scout Luke Gottzmann. Also in April, Associate Conservation Commissioner Cheryl Brodowski resigned.

In May Commissioner Peter Bouvier reported that the Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic invasive wood-boring beetle native to Asia, is threatening Ash trees throughout North America. The Silvio O. Conte Wildlife Refuge notified the Conservation Commission that specific enemies to control the population of the beetles would be released in June by the DCR on Fannie Stebbins and Conservation Commission lands. Chair Al Laakso inspected Gasek Farms and Farmer Tom Baggott informed him that he would be farming all corn in 2017. The Natural Conservancy notified the Conservation Commission that work had started on the floodplain restoration project at Fannie Stebbins. In June, Chair Al Laakso reported that the Beavers were at work again at Bark Haul Road. Commissioners Andrea Chasen and David Dumais were unanimously reappointed to a 3-year term by the Select Board. Commissioner Sheri Knight completed her three year term. Chair, Al Laakso made a site inspection of the Gasek Farm area with a representative from the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, (DCR) which has a conservation restriction on that property. In August, at the request of the Select Board, the Commission discussed goals of the Conservation Commission and Commissioner David Dumais submitted a Conservation Commission Long Range Plan, i.e. 5, 10, 20 years. In September, at the request of the Charter Review Committee, the Conservation Commission discussed possible changes to the Charter. Commissioner John Bresnahan became the Conservation Commission representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Chair, Al Laakso and Geoff McAlmond of the DPW met at the leaf fields recycling center regarding signage for leaf drop off. In October it was noted that the Town would be using Magnesium Chloride on the roads during the winter. Alex Grant, former Select Board member attended a Conservation Commission meeting to discuss “Making Conservation Work” and illegal use of the trails by off-road vehicles at the Wolf Swamp fields. The Commission agreed with Mr. Grant in establishing trails for the residents to use. Mr. Grant volunteered to look into possible grants available to assist in this matter. In December the public hearing began on the Longmeadow Department of Public Works Project. The hearing will continue in January, 2018. Commissioner David Dumais submitted a quarterly progress project report to the Community Preservation Committee regarding Invasive Plant Management. Commissioners David Dumais and Wayne Ottani are willing to undertake a project to remediate the Riverfront Conservation Area on Anthony Road. The proposal was submitted to the Community Preservation Committee. There is a possibility that the DPW may want to create a ring road around the Wolf Swamp playing fields to improve the parking congestion that occurs. The MACC will hold its annual conference on March 3, 2018 at Holy Cross College. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the assistance and cooperation received from all Town Boards and Departments and from concerned residents during the year.

Respectfully submitted, Esther M. Moomjian, Secretary Commissioners: Albert Laakso, Chairperson, J. Peter Bouvier, Treasurer John Bresnahan, Andrea Chasen, David Dumais, Stephen Gazillo, Wayne Ottani

CULTURAL COUNCIL

To the Honorable Select Board:

Each year the Longmeadow Cultural Council receives funding from both the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Town of Longmeadow for the purpose of awarding grants to help support cultural programs within the Town of Longmeadow. For the F2018 grant cycle the Cultural Council received a total of 26 grant applications requesting a total of $17,585.00. This year, the Council was awarded $4,800.00 (FY 2018 Allocation) from the State of Massachusetts and $1,350.00 from the Town of Longmeadow; along with $1,269.00 in unclaimed and/or additional funds remaining from F2017; thereby, bringing the total Cultural Council F2018 budget to $7,419 for grant application awards. The mission of the Longmeadow Cultural Council is to bolster community engagement and education within the Town of Longmeadow, by making a variety of cultural programs available and accessible to all Longmeadow residents. The council selected the following eighteen events/programs for funding (in varying amounts), believing that these events/programs would appeal to the broadest cross section of our community’s population and would, in turn, go a long way toward serving the Longmeadow Cultural Council’s mission. The eighteen Cultural Council events/programs awarded funding for F2018 are as follows: Artist/Group Program Award Carole Mazzarino Summer Reading Program $700 Steve Henderson Senior Theatre / Radio Show $700 Longmeadow Historical Society Growing Pains / Western Mass / Gilded Age $150 Longmeadow Historical Society Art, History & Science of Photography $125 JGS Lifecare In the Wee Small Hours / Cabaret Concert $300 Novi Cantori of Greater Spfld. Reconciliation $400 Laurie Festa Music, Music, Music $300 Storrs Library Adult Svcs, Dept. Tales From Home of World’s Worst Weather $300 Tim Van Egmond Folksinger Summer Reading Performance at Storrs Library $300 Roger Tincknell Community Music Concert $300

James J. Manning ‘80s Rock The Library $399 Arthur & Peter Evans 3D Design & Printing / Robotics Workshop $300 Massachusetts Walking Tour 2018 Massachusetts Walking Tour Concert $500 Pied Piper Hamlin Hamlin’s Magic Potter’s Wheel $425 Douglas Jackson Wilbraham Choral Society Concert $500 Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Fest. Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Fest. $200 Longmeadow Over 60 Club Music & Lecture Series $450 Longmeadow Parks and Rec. Summer Concert $1,070 Total $7,419

The members of the Longmeadow Cultural Council are: Peg Landon, Jean Maziarz, Peter Thomsen, Jamie Cass, Evie Woods, Trudi Epstein, Andrea Carey, and William Eagan.

Respectfully submitted, William Eagan, Chair

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

To the Honorable Select Board,

The Department of Public Works (DPW) consists of multiple divisions collectively responsible for maintaining and improving the Town’s public spaces and infrastructure. This includes the maintenance and development of Town roads, sidewalks, public trees, parks, public grounds, and buildings, as well as the Town water supply system and tank, and the wastewater collection system and pump stations. DPW also oversees curbside refuse and recyclable material collection, and operates the Yard Waste/Recycling Center. Engineering and Administration: DPW worked with the Select Board’s “Permanent Building Committee” as well as the Town Manager, and Weston and Sampson (the site designer) to complete the design and bid the new facility. In addition to the bid, DPW worked with Town Officials to take, by means of eminent domain, the Grand Meadow Tennis facility. Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2018 and completed in the fall of 2019. The DPW continued to work with MassDOT on the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Converse Street. The project includes: road widening to meet bike/pedestrian safety requirements, milling and paving 2.0 miles of road from Laurel Street to Dwight Road, new sidewalk construction, improving wheelchair ramps to meet ADA requirements, replacing catch basin and manhole frames and covers, and new line striping. The project started in spring of 2017 and was substantially completed by the fall of 2017. The contractor has a handful of punch list items to complete in the spring of 2018. The project is expected to be closed out by mid- spring 2018. Pavement Preservation: *5.23 miles of roads were paved *Academy Drive *Albemarle Road *Ardsley Road *Converse Street *Dennis Road *Elmwood Avenue *Franklin Road *Longview Drive *Overbrook Lane *Overbrook Road *Parkside Street *Pioneer Drive

Pavement Crack Sealing *9,305 gallons of Crack Sealing was used *Bliss Court*Bliss Road (Laurel to Williams) *Brookside Drive *Englewood Road *Fairhill Drive *Falmouth Road *Jonquil Lane *Longfellow Drive *Maple Road (Hazardville to Shaker) *Maple Road (Longmeadow to Normandy) *Quinnehtuk Circle *Quinnehtuk Road *Shaker Road (Laurel to Eastland) *Tennyson Drive *West Road *Wheelmeadow Drive *Wheelmeadow Lane *Williams Street (Merriweather to Redfern) Sidewalk Replacement: *4.2 miles of sidewalk were replaced *Avondale Road *Converse Street *Hopkins Place *Longview Drive *Roseland Terrace *Wimbleton Drive Sidewalk Spot Repair: *.30 miles of sidewalk were spot repaired *Bel-Air Drive *Brittany Road *Chatham Road *Crescent Road *Durham Road *Edgewood Avenue *Elizabeth Circle *Elm Avenue *Eton Road *Farmington Road *Greenwich Road *Hillcrest Avenue *Merriweather Drive *Metacomet Road *Roseland Terrace *Villa Street *Westmoreland Avenue *Windsor Place Sidewalk Ramp Replacements @ Intersections: *Academy Drive & Cranwell Lane *Academy Drive & Exeter Avenue *Academy Drive & Northfield Road *Ardsley Road & Laurel Street *Franklin Road & Berwick Road *Franklin Road & Lincoln Road *Franklin Road & Maple Road *Parkside Street & Dennis Road *Pioneer Drive & Barbara Lane *Pioneer Drive & Village Drive *Pioneer Drive & Wolf Swamp Road

Guardrail Replacement: *225' of Corten W-Beam on Wood Posts *448' of Steel Backed Timber Guardrail on Wood Posts *1,543' of W-Beam Galvanized *Bark Haul Road *Birnie Road *Elmwood Avenue *Emerson Road Highway Division:  There were 16 weather events that required plowing or spreading  The Highway Division performed and contracted roadside vegetation control  Performed pavement maintenance and pothole filing  Performed Town wide street sweeping  Performed street and regulatory sign maintenance  Assisted with the annual collection of leaves and spreading them in the meadows  Conducted the annual collection of Christmas trees DPW Fleet Management: The following pieces of equipment (approved at Town Meeting) were purchased and have been put into use:  Two ton dump truck with plow  Vibratory roller  Winged plow dump truck The following piece of equipment (approved at Town Meeting) is due in the spring 2018  Asphalt paver attachment Water Division:  Improved water quality and fire protection on Chandler Avenue by replacing 571 feet of old 4” water main with 8” ductile iron water main.  Improved water quality and fire protection on Crest Avenue by replacing 665 feet of old 6” water main with 8” ductile iron water main.  Continue the Hydrant Replacement Program to eliminate hydrants that have no 4” pumper connections and are too low.  Perform monthly water meter readings to collect consumption data that will help in setting future water rates.  Continued to maintain the high water quality in Town by flushing the system twice a year.  Continued to assist the School Department with their lead and copper testing requirements and repairs required by the DEP. Main flushing and routine maintenance continues to keep the system in compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements in 2016. Sewer Division:  Elmwood Avenue project included the installation of 350 feet of 12” ductile pipe roadway resurfacing and guardrail.  Completed and submitted the first Department of Environmental Protection Inflow and Infiltration analysis and report.  Continued to maintain the sewer system with televised video inspections and regular cleaning with the Jet-Vac truck. The Jet-Vac truck cleaned 13.4 miles of sewer line in 2017. Televised video inspected 2.6 miles of sewer lines.  Perform monthly meter readings to collect consumption data that will help in setting future sewer rates.  Demolished the abandoned digester building and tanks at the Emerson Road Treatment Plant. Forestry: The Tree Warden continues to focus the tree maintenance program on systematically pruning trees to remove deadwood, raise the crown in order to provide clearance above sidewalks, street signs and streetlights, and make light structural improvements to enhance the health and beauty of the trees. Maintenance Division:  Completed the Fire Suppression upgrades at Wolf Swamp School and Blueberry Hill School. As way of background, both schools had a water pipe burst due to cold temperatures. The new design moves the fire suppression water main away from the outside wall and replaces the existing sprinkler heads with dry sprinkler heads. The project was completed during holiday break in December 2017.  Installed new boilers at Center School, Blueberry Hill School and the Police Department. Project included the removal of the old leaking Burnham boilers and replacing with more efficient models. The two school boilers were replaced in the fall/winter of 2017 and the Police Department’s in the spring of 2018.  Replaced the fire alarm system at Center School. The system was continually triggering false alarms. The work included the replacement of the fire alarm panel and the sensors throughout the building. Grounds Division: The Grounds Division continues to work to improve the turf on the Town’s athletic fields. During the spring, summer and fall the Grounds Division aerated, fertilized and over-seeded the fields to keep them in top condition for physical education and interscholastic sports. During winter months, when field activity decreases, Grounds Division employees pruned trees around schools and town buildings as well as removed vines from the hedges.

Sanitation/Recycling:  Negotiated a new 3 year disposal contract with United Material Management (UMM) of Holyoke.  The Town held its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection day on September 9th. 66 cars from Longmeadow attended the event and 1,139 gallons of hazardous waste was collected from Longmeadow residents.  DPW continues to work with the Recycling Committee to promote waste reduction and recycling through the activities of the Recycling Center and the Swap Shop. In 2017 the use of oversized trash barrels by town residents was eliminated.

Respectfully submitted, Mario Mazza, Director of Public Works

ENERGY TASK FORCE

The Energy Task Force was formed by the Select Board and School Committee in 2016. The Task Force consists of 1 member of the Select Board, 1 member of the School Committee, 1 member of the Conservation Commission, 1 member of the Recycling Commission, and 2 residents appointed by the Select Board and School Committee. The Mission Statement of the Committee is to “Encourage decreased consumption of energy resources while encouraging use of alternate energy sources. Monitor Green Communities contract and grants. Make recommendations for policies, programs, and grant opportunities to the Select Board and School Committee through a written report before the budget process in the fall. In the spring of 2017 the following goals created by the Energy Committee were approved and accepted by the School Committee and Select Board: Energy Committee Goals 2017 Town 1. Include Energy Conservation as a metric in prioritizing Capital Projects 2. Implement policy in procurement to invest in energy efficient equipment accepting the added costs. Ex: boilers 3. Begin the process of creating a hybrid/electric fleet 4. Use the GPS system to monitor idling and consumption of fuel 5. Begin the data collection on fuel use by vehicle 6. Use the town share of the Energy funds to improve the energy efficiency of the Police Department building. Beginning with an audit and purchasing equipment recommended by the audit. 7. Review the pool house systems for inefficiencies 8. Review tennis light and football field light programs for efficiencies 9. Decrease use of night lights 10. Design Zero Energy DPW 11. Design Zero Energy Adult Center 12. Place a Solar Farm at the old DPW complex 13. Continue to push for Eversource to sell the streetlights beginning with the Attorney General’s office 14. Put $2,000 in the town budget for Energy Task Force 15. Decrease electric consumption by 5% Schools 1. Implement a competitive program between the elementary schools to decrease energy use using the Energy funds. 2. Audit the elementary schools for energy efficiency 3. Institute Behavior Energy Efficiency Program for High School 4. Institute Custodial Best Practices for Energy Efficiency 5. Decrease use of night lighting 6. Begin quarterly monitoring of the high school energy use. Distribute the information to the faculty and newspaper. 7. Begin procurement process for solar panels on the schools 8. Put $2,000 in the school budget for Energy Task Force 9. Decrease electric consumption by 5%

Respectfully submitted, Marie Angelides

FINANCE COMMITTEE

To the Citizens of Longmeadow:

The mission of the Finance Committee as paraphrased from the Town Charter: The Finance Committee shall be an advisory committee to the Town Meeting…shall have jurisdiction over the reserve fund…shall conduct long range financial planning…shall advise on fiscal policy…shall conduct a budget review process…and shall advise the Town’s voters on the suitability of the proposed budget and specific recommendations if it’s required at or prior to the Town Meeting.

In keeping with the charge in the Town Charter, beginning in July 2017, the Finance Committee set the goal of engaging in long term financial planning for the Town, specifically, to identify a path to long term financial stability vis-à-vis the approaching statutory tax levy limit of $25-per-thousand. First, in consultation with the Town’s Chief Financial Officer, Paul Pasterczyk, it was confirmed that using basic fiscal/economic assumptions, including the assumption that the Town would continue the practice of raising the property tax levy by the State-maximum-allowed 2.5% annually, that the overall statutory levy limit was at risk of being breached within the next 5 to 8 years. The Finance Committee consulted with the Town Manager and Chief Financial Officer to determine what the fiscal implications of such a development would be and reached the conclusion that there would be substantial and immediate changes in the services and benefits to the residents of the Town, including reduction of services, new fees for services, significant amounts of layoffs and other undesirable effects. Following our analysis we determined that the long term financial plan of the Town should be to discontinue raising the tax levy by the maximum allowed by law, and instead to gradually reduce the amount of the annual property tax levy increase, until an extrapolated budget projection showed that there would be no risk of breaching the statutory levy limit for at least 10 years or greater. The 10 year mark was recommended by Chief Financial Officer, Paul Pasterczyk, as being the point where predictive assumptions would begin to become too unreliable to be useful in budget projections. Based on our analysis and discussions with the Chief Financial Officer, Paul Pasterczyk and Town Manager, Stephen Crane, the Finance Committee is recommending that the upcoming budget provide for no more than a 2.3% increase in the Town’s property tax levy, in order to begin the process of gradually slowing down our progress towards breaching the $25 levy limit, so that there is more time to adjust Town fiscal policy to a position of long term sustainability.

To explore these issues and to assist in developing our plan, the members of the Finance Committee also attended joint meetings with the Select Board and School Committee to relay our concerns and discuss potential solutions to avoid breaching the level limit. At one meeting, the Select Board voted to create a Task Force to explore the possibility of lobbying for state-level legislative relief from the levy limit, as well as multi-town solutions such as departmental consolidation and regionalization. Although the Finance Committee is precluded from joining the Task Force by the Town’s Charter, the Finance Committee has been invited to send a liaison to observe, question and report back to the Finance Committee on the developments within the Task Force. At another such meeting the Select Board hosted our local legislators, Senator Eric Lesser and Representative Brian Ashe. One of the more sobering concessions revealed during the presentation by our distinguished legislators was that there was very little hope of any State-level legislative solution to our levy-limit dilemma. The legislators did not say that a remedy, for example, whereby the State’s maximum cap was simply raised or removed was impossible, but they did stress that there were many municipalities across the State that were far below the cap and had no concern of breaching it at any point in the near future. It was also pointed out that a small number of other Massachusetts towns had already breached the cap, and that despite this, there was no legislative appetite to offer any relief at this time. We were encouraged by our legislators to find local solutions, first through changes to town fiscal policy, while also considering the possibility of a “Home Rule Petition” to request an exemption from the State levy limit. Finally, in order to enhance the Finance Committee’s efforts to participate in the budgetary process, the Finance Committee also sent a representative before the Charter Review Committee and submitted some suggested possible changes to the Charter for their review and consideration.

Once again I would like to thank our Committee members who have volunteered so many late nights in the interest of our Town. Vice Chairman, Paul Santaniello, Committee Secretary, Dr. Andrew Lam, Mark Barowsky, Richard Liasse, Edward Clark, and the newest member of the Committee, Chaya Kosofsky. On behalf of the Finance Committee I would also like to thank Chief Financial Officer Paul Pasterczyk, who devotes so much time as an advisor and resource for the Committee. I would also like to extend special thanks to Select Board Chair, Tom Lachiusa and the School Committee Chair, Michelle Grodsky, for their continued invitations to the Finance Committee to participate in joint meetings. I would also like to express thanks to the Charter Review Committee for their consideration of the Finance Committee’s suggested amendments to the Charter. Finally, I would like to thank the Town Manager, Stephen Crane for his continued cooperation and support of the Finance Committee’s goals and initiatives.

Respectfully submitted, Maury M. Garrett Jr., Chairman

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

To the Honorable Select Board and Citizens of the Town:

Financially the Town remains at a slow, yet steadily, improving financial condition. Tight budgeting parameters set the course for this trend. The Town’s General Reserves, the summation of our Free Cash and Operational Stabilization Fund balances increased from $3,818,466 as of July 1, 2016 to $4,029,410 on July 1, 2017 (adjusted downward for MGM mitigation money set aside for traffic improvements). From a percent perspective these balances both equated to 6.49% of the Town’s General Fund operating revenues for their respective fiscal years. The Select Board’s policy for the General Reserves is 5 - 10% of other General Fund operating revenues. The $210,944 increase in the balance grew at the same rate as the operating budgeting revenues. At the November 7, 2017 Special Town Meeting the Town transferred an additional $265,000 into the Operational Stabilization Fund bringing the December 31, 2017 balance up to $3,291,110, inclusive of interest. Improvements still need to made to our General Reserves as our bond rating agency has commented that the Town’s General Reserves our lower than like rated (Aa2) municipalities across the nation. It is imperative that our credit rating not be downgraded as it would then be reflected in higher interest rates as we go out to bond on the DPW in the spring of 2018 and potentially within a short time thereafter a new Council on Aging and Middle School improvements.

One of the major financial highlights of the calendar year was the refinancing of the Town’s initial Longmeadow High School project loan. Approximately $21 million was refinanced, dropping the true interest cost paid from 4.55% down to 2.94% and saving $3.26 million dollars of taxpayer money over the remaining life of the bond. Interest payments drop $88,000 in FY 2019 and approximately $145,000 in FY 2020 through the Town’s final payment in FY 2041.

After seeing a 6.32% increase in the Town’s total valuation in FY 2017, a slight drop of 0.2% was certified by the Department of Revenue in October 2017 / FY 2018. This drop in valuation resurrects the concern of reaching the limits of our taxing capacity now estimated to be in FY 2023 without any type of market growth in our overall valuation. Reaching the maximum limit will eventually prohibit the Town from funding the services as we know them today and / or the residents will be prone to additional fees for the services currently paid through taxation.

At the November 7th Special Town Meeting the Town Clerk utilized electronic poll pads for the voter check-in process and subsequent post meeting reporting. Done on a trial basis, the poll pads allowed residents various ways to register to vote at the meeting including the electronic reading of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Residents were not subject to the check-in process by precinct thereby allowing a smoother, steady flow of voters into the meeting.

Since August of 2017 the Assessor’s Office has been going through a reorganization that has thus far been successful in terms of taxpayer’s dollars saved with no loss of service. The reorganization process will continue through FY 2018 and its progress monitored.

The Town’s Treasurer / Collector’s office has been trying to locate owners of uncashed Town checks. The Town accepted MGL Chapter 200A Section A at the 2017 Annual Town Meeting. This statute outlines the procedural steps required before the Town can accept the cash value of the checks as abandoned property.

In a unified process, the entire Town’s electricity usage was bid in one package for a three year term. Multiple rates were being paid in the various departments prior to the unified bid. A three year kilowatt rate of 9.34 cents/kWh was achieved for departments. While some departments may have had to pay a bit more the overall savings to the Town was in excess of $10,000 annually. Additionally, the Town saved over $40,000 in electricity costs through its participation in Net Metering Credit programs.

Through the coordination of the Accounting Office and efforts of all the Town departments, the Town received the Government Finance Officer’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget award for the third consecutive year. The Town also has submitted its FY 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to the GFOA for award consideration in the annual report category. The Town should hear back on the FY 2017 submission sometime in the late spring of 2018. The FY 2016 submission did not receive the award due to a technicality.

The Human Resources Department was involved in numerous matters involving employee benefits and employee personnel matters with the main focus on risk assessment and management. An employee / retiree vision insurance policy was put place effective July 1, 2017. This optional benefit is 100% employee / retiree paid, however, through the carrier’s contracts with providers and the group’s buying power this insurance is very attractive to those employee / retirees in need of glasses and / or contact lenses.

In closing I would like to thank all the Finance Department staff, our Town officials and all other employees and volunteers who have given their time to assist in the operations of the Town.

Respectfully submitted, Paul J. Pasterczyk, Finance Director

TOWN OF LONGMEADOW COMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS June 30, 2017

Fiduciary Enterprise Fund Fund Account Government Fund Type Type Type Group

General Total Special Capital Trust and Enterprise Long-Term (Memorandum General Revenue Projects Agency Funds Obligations Only) ASSETS Cash and Investments 9,128,511 1,771,872 86,542 5,693,807 2,870,875 19,551,608 Cash and Investment in Custody of Trustees 35,947 35,947 Receivables: Property Taxes 458,346 3,125 461,471 Excise Taxes 135,980 135,980 Tax Liens 219,110 875 4,155 224,140 Deferred Taxes 49,260 49,260 Departmental 138,230 462,162 41,831 642,224 User Charges 185,074 185,074 Special Assessments 10,442 10,442 Less: Allow Abate/Exempt (214,172) (214,172) Due from Other Funds (5,218,802) 2,308,492 2,910,310 0 Due from Other Governments 964,416 964,416 Due from Outside Entity 3863.29 3,863 Tax Foreclosures 17,680 17,680 Prepaid Expenses 12,959 12,959 Prepaid Real-estate (1,949) (17) (1,966) Accrued Revenue 0 Amounts to be Provided: 0 Compensated Absences 745,980 33,837 779,817 Amounts to be provided 973,105 973,105 Bonds Authorized 21,964,020 46,017,360 67,981,380 TOTAL ASSETS 5,474,996 5,510,926 25,933,978 5,771,584 3,104,383 46,017,360 91,813,227 LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY Warrants and Accounts Payable 0 Accrued Payroll 554,296 37,125 591,421 Accrued Compensated Absences 745,980 33,837 779,817 Other Liabilities (6,007) 30,915 661,486 686,394 Advanced Collections 0 Deferred Revenue: 0 Property Taxes 439,809 3,982 443,791 Other 291,891 1,426,579 41,831 199,671 1,959,972 Unclaimed Property / Items 19,901 19,901 Ban Payable 973,105 973,105 Bond Indebtedness 46,017,360 46,017,360 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,045,870 1,461,476 973,105 703,317 270,632 46,017,360 51,471,760

FUND EQUITY Reserved for: Encumbrances and Continuing Appropriations 1,943,243 56,205 2,997,358 1,072,590 6,069,395 Petty Cash 50 50 Future Year Excld Debt Service 70,726 70,726 Overlay Deficit 0 0 Appropriation Deficit 0 0 Bonds Authorized & Unissued 0 21,964,020 21,964,020 Unreserved: Undesignated 1,415,107 3,993,245 (505) 5,068,268 1,761,161 12,237,275 TOTAL FUND EQUITY 3,429,126 4,049,450 24,960,873 5,068,268 2,833,751 0 40,341,467

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 5,474,996 5,510,926 25,933,978 5,771,584 3,104,383 46,017,360 91,813,227

TOWN OF LONGMEADOW BONDED INDEBTEDNESS JUNE 30, 2017

Principal Principal Issue Interest Bond Outstanding Outstanding Nature of Debt Date Date Amount June 30, 2016 Additions Reductions June 30, 2017 SEPTIC SYSTEM TITLE V 06/02/00 0.00% 23,227.00 5,108.00 0.00 1,277.00 3,831.00 BETTERMENT LOAN BBH/WS SCHOOL PROJECT 01/15/03 4.07% 5,630,000.00 1,810,000.00 0.00 280,000.00 1,530,000.00 BBH/WS SCHOOL PROJECT 05/15/03 3.55% 5,000,000.00 1,535,000.00 0.00 240,000.00 1,295,000.00 WPAT - Wheelmeadow Sewer 4/24/2007 2.00% 4,368,389.00 2,351,578.00 0.00 193,049.00 2,158,529.00 WATER/SEWER MAINS 2/1/2008 2.81% 1,140,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 LONGMEADOW H.S. 12/15/2010 4.22% 26,600,000.00 23,285,000.00 0.00 935,000.00 22,350,000.00 10/25/2011 3.77% 17,471,000.00 15,560,000.00 0.00 500,000.00 15,060,000.00 WATER METERS 12/15/2010 4.22% 1,325,000.00 540,000.00 0.00 135,000.00 405,000.00 WATER/SEWER MAINS 12/15/2010 4.22% 637,940.00 450,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 420,000.00 WATER MAINS 10/25/2011 3.77% 248,200.00 190,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 175,000.00 EXTERIOR WATER TANK 12/15/2010 4.22% 800,000.00 350,000.00 0.00 90,000.00 260,000.00 DRAINAGE 11/20/2012 1.26% 534,000.00 380,000.00 0.00 60,000.00 320,000.00 SEWER LINES 11/20/2012 1.26% 986,000.00 645,000.00 0.00 130,000.00 515,000.00 WATER LINES 11/20/2012 1.26% 545,000.00 440,000.00 0.00 55,000.00 385,000.00 DRAINAGE 3/2/2015 1.88% 758,000.00 683,000.00 0.00 75,000.00 608,000.00 WATER MAINS 3/2/2015 1.88% 521,600.00 460,000.00 0.00 60,000.00 400,000.00 FOREST GLEN WATER PUMP 3/2/2015 1.88% 221,600.00 177,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 132,000.00 TOTALS 66,809,956 48,961,686 0.00 2,944,326 46,017,360.00

FY 2017 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS REPORT Through June 30, 2017

Town Meeting Tax Recap FY 2016 Actual FY17 FY 17 Total FY 17

Actual FY 2017 FY 2017 thru June 30 YTD Percent Category Receipts Estimate Final 2017 Uncollected Collected Motor Vehicle Excise 2,444,495.45 2,510,000.00 2,430,000.00 2,518,028.75 88,028.75 103.62% Penalties & Interest 151,855.08 145,000.00 145,000.00 166,868.88 21,868.88 115.08%

In Lieu of Taxes 58,850.59 58,000.00 58,000.00 58,217.65 217.65 100.38%

Fees 26,387.92 25,000.00 24,000.00 42,823.78 18,823.78 178.43%

Rentals 202,498.98 200,000.00 200,000.00 201,081.53 1,081.53 100.54% Departmental Revenue Schools (2) 143,652.78 102,000.00 135,000.00 143,883.64 8,883.64 106.58%

Other Dept'l Revenue 157,616.86 120,000.00 145,000.00 155,898.49 10,898.49 107.52% Licenses & Permits 308,821.47 310,000.00 300,000.00 331,994.14 31,994.14 110.66% Special Assessments 1,866.59 2,000.00 1,837.00 1,631.26 (205.74) 88.80% Fines & Forfeits 52,067.50 50,000.00 47,000.00 48,217.50 1,217.50 102.59% Investment Income 64,362.19 70,000.00 60,000.00 77,812.33 17,812.33 129.69% Invest Income - Bond Proceeds 193.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00%

Administration Fees 85,800.26 80,000.00 80,000.00 68,482.77 (11,517.23) 85.60% Park/Rec Reimbursement 283,747.60 331,617.00 283,000.00 316,420.58 33,420.58 111.81% . . Miscellaneous 32,702.16 0.00 0.00 60,929.85 60,929.85 0.00% Meals Tax 134,027.82 131,000.00 130,000.00 128,356.46 (1,643.54) 98.74% Subtotal Local Receipts 4,148,947.17 4,134,617.00 4,038,837.00 4,320,647.61 281,810.61 106.98% State Rec-Cherry Sheet (net) 5,842,251.00 5,939,236.00 6,062,611.00 6,032,605.10 (30,005.90) 99.51% Prop Taxes-Prior Year & Liens (1%) 669,803.05 490,940.00 492,733.00 419,934.70 (72,798.30) 85.23% Prop Taxes-Current 47,170,880.18 48,603,097.00 48,780,602.00 48,675,688.11 (104,913.89) 99.78% Subtotal Prop Taxes 47,840,683.23 49,094,037.00 49,273,335.00 49,095,622.81 (177,712.19) 99.64% Total GF Receipts 57,831,881.40 59,167,890.00 59,374,783.00 59,448,875.52 74,092.52 100.12% Ambulance 568,996.83 555,000.00 555,000.00 689,899.03 134,899.03 124.31% Svcs Charges-Sewer 2,098,305.22 1,915,961.00 1,915,961.00 2,200,944.08 284,983.08 114.87% Svcs Charges-Water 2,450,402.14 2,356,075.00 2,356,075.00 2,875,434.94 519,359.94 122.04% Solid Waste –Recyc. 252,430.15 270,000.00 270,000.00 249,607.69 (20,392.31) 92.45% GRAND TOTAL 63,202,015.74 64,264,926.00 64,471,819.00 65,464,761.26 992,942.26 101.54%

TOWN OF LONGMEADOW Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Change in Fund Equity Year Ending June 30, 2017 Fiduciary Government Fund Types Fund Types

Special General Revenue Capital Enterprise Trust/Agency REVENUES Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Real & Personal Property Tax 49,166,483.00 348,312.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 State Receipts 6,032,605.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Excise & Other Taxes 2,704,602.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Licenses, Permits & Fees 374,818.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 166,869.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interest/Dividends on Investment 77,812.00 7,539.00 0.00 11,547.00 0.00 Grants & Fees 0.00 4,089,743.00 0.00 0.00 3,811,699.00 Intergovernmental 1,240.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Departmental Revenue 214,753.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Special Assessments 1,631.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Water & Sewer Misc 0.00 0.00 0.00 53,674.00 0.00 Fines & Forfeitures 48,218.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Charges for Services 729,869.00 3,727,503.00 0.00 5,259,957.00 0.00 Total Revenues 59,518,900.00 8,173,097.00 0.00 5,325,178.00 3,811,699.00 EXPENDITURES General Government 3,645,102.00 618,110.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Public Safety 4,910,613.00 617,920.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Public Works 2,955,733.00 238,828.00 27,576.00 0.00 0.00 Culture & Recreation 1,298,907.00 1,258,554.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Education 33,057,140.00 4,089,050.00 0.00 0.00 1,156.00 Human Services 445,291.00 41,775.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Stabilization 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Agency 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 363,236.00 Employee Benefits & Ins 4,244,831.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,267,810.00 Water & Sewer 0.00 0.00 144,380.00 3,000,833.94 0.00 Solid Waste/Recycling 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,064,742.00 0.00 Debt Service: Principal 3,094,793.00 0.00 0.00 1,088,049.00 0.00 Interest & Charges 1,709,061.00 0.00 0.00 156,775.06 0.00 State Assessments 207,221.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Expenditures 55,568,692.00 6,864,237.00 171,956.00 5,310,400.00 7,632,202.00

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES 3,950,208.00 1,308,860.00 (171,956.00) 14,778.00 (3,820,503.00)

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (387,749.00) (605,095.00) (794,400.00) 0.00 (150,019.00) Ban & Bond Proceeds 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Operating Transfers (In) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,105,110.00 Operating Transfers (Out) (4,105,110.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Financing Sources 755,000.00 3,837.00 3,573,105.00 785,929.00 318,677.00 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING (USES/SOURCES) 212,349.00 707,602.00 2,606,749.00 800,707.00 453,265.00

Fund Balances, Beg of Year 3,216,777.00 3,341,848.00 390,104.00 2,033,044.00 4,615,003.00 Fund Balances, End of Year 3,429,126.00 4,049,450.00 2,996,853.00 2,833,751.00 5,068,268.00

TOWN OF LONGMEADOW STATEMENT OF DEPARTMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS & EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Select Board 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 Town Manager 134,000.00 134,000.02 0.00 (0.02) Staff-Clerical 47,951.00 47,576.49 0.00 374.51 Hearing Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 191,951.00 191,576.51 0.00 374.49 Repairs/Maintenance-Office Equip 6,414.65 4,181.73 814.65 1,418.27 Professional Development-Training 2,532.00 1,927.89 0.00 604.11 Prof/Tech Svs-Printing (Town Report) 5,000.00 3,668.90 0.00 1,331.10 Supplies - Office 2,255.78 2,214.90 0.00 40.88 Select Board Other 4,500.00 4,193.78 0.00 306.22 Employee Education 3,500.00 3,439.50 0.00 60.50 Innovation Fund 6,000.00 4,800.00 0.00 1,200.00 Energy Fund 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 Travel 2,000.00 1,483.26 0.00 516.74 Memberships & Dues 5,418.00 5,418.00 0.00 0.00 Parking Ticket Collection Cost 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Subtotal Expenses 39,720.43 31,327.96 814.65 7,577.82 TOTAL SELECT BOARD 231,671.43 222,904.47 814.65 7,952.31 Moderator 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 Other Expenses 0.00 0.00 TOTAL MODERATOR 100.00 100.00 0.00 0.00 Prof/Tech Services-Town Counsel 32,000.00 31,999.92 0.00 0.08 Prof/Tech Services-Labor Relations 12,600.00 12,600.00 0.00 0.00 Legal Expenses 105,235.00 101,234.88 3,859.71 140.41 TOTAL LAW DEPARTMENT 149,835.00 145,834.80 3,859.71 140.49 Finance Director 108,900.00 108,888.11 0.00 11.89 Town Accountant 60,948.00 60,599.29 0.00 348.71 Assistant Town Accountant 49,739.00 49,538.67 0.00 200.33 Purchasing Coordinator 60,690.00 60,462.53 0.00 227.47 Staff-Clerical 28,620.00 26,131.32 0.00 2,488.68 Overtime 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 308,897.00 305,619.92 0.00 3,277.08 Repairs/Maint - Photocopier 94.58 94.58 0.00 0.00 Prof/Tech Services-Training 3,000.00 1,752.25 0.00 1,247.75 Memberships & Dues 1,270.00 1,270.00 0.00 0.00 Supplies - Office 3,050.00 2,591.08 0.00 458.92 Purchasing Expense 2,500.00 1,827.16 0.00 672.84 Other Expenses 3,430.00 2,446.19 40.91 942.90 Utilities - Telephone (Town) 35,557.99 33,166.85 2,390.85 0.29 Audit Fee 32,632.00 32,632.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 81,534.57 75,780.11 2,431.76 3,322.70 TOTAL ACCOUNTING 390,431.57 381,400.03 2,431.76 6,599.78 Human Resources Manager 69,063.00 69,055.45 0.00 7.55 Staff-Clerical 130,484.00 128,720.47 0.00 1,763.53 Overtime 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 199,547.00 197,775.92 0.00 1,771.08 Prof/Tech Services-Training 2,000.00 1,938.78 0.00 61.22 Supplies - Office 5,000.00 4,623.66 0.00 376.34 Other Expenses 8,004.46 5,432.93 2,536.08 35.45 Memberships & Dues 1,325.00 1,324.00 0.00 1.00 Subtotal Expenses 16,329.46 13,319.37 2,536.08 474.01 TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 215,876.46 211,095.29 2,536.08 2,245.09 Principal Assessor 83,235.00 83,353.60 0.00 (118.60)

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Staff-Clerical 36,577.00 34,727.38 0.00 1,849.62 Subtotal Personnel Services 119,812.00 118,080.98 0.00 1,731.02 Repairs/Maint - Photocopier 500.00 156.41 0.00 343.59 Prof/Tech Services-Training 1,989.00 2,075.72 0.00 (86.72) Property Assessment 2,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 Supplies - Office 2,250.00 989.67 703.95 556.38 Vehicle Main & Repair 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Other Expenses 12,811.22 12,679.95 0.00 131.27 Subtotal Expenses 19,550.22 16,901.75 703.95 1,944.52 TOTAL ASSESSOR 139,362.22 134,982.73 703.95 3,675.54 Treasurer/Collector 66,560.00 65,091.34 0.00 1,468.66 Asst Treasurer/Collector 48,023.00 47,994.60 0.00 28.40 Staff-Clerical 46,765.00 44,280.02 0.00 2,484.98 Overtime 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 161,348.00 157,365.96 0.00 3,982.04 Rental - Postage 5,792.52 4,107.48 0.00 1,685.04 Prof/Tech Services-Training 1,000.00 586.97 343.88 69.15 Prof/Tech Services-Advertising 750.00 664.16 0.00 85.84 Prof/Tech Services-Tax Title 20,500.21 10,101.05 0.00 10,399.16 Communications - Postage 35,607.92 32,142.68 0.00 3,465.24 Supplies - Office 5,326.01 3,547.47 80.00 1,698.54 Other Expenses 7,866.82 6,887.56 0.00 979.26 Memberships & Dues 360.00 200.00 0.00 160.00 Subtotal Expenses 77,203.48 58,237.37 423.88 18,542.23 TOTAL TREASURER/COLLECTOR 238,551.48 215,603.33 423.88 22,524.27 Town Clerk 69,452.00 69,417.05 0.00 34.95 Administration 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 Staff-Clerical 39,922.00 39,940.76 0.00 (18.76) Subtotal Personnel Services 110,874.00 110,857.81 0.00 16.19 Repairs/Maint - Equipment 900.00 805.28 0.00 94.72 Prof/Tech Services - Training 1,200.00 590.45 0.00 609.55 Prof/Tech Services - Printing 4,000.00 3,869.01 130.99 (0.00) Supplies - Office 5,657.56 5,154.50 0.00 503.06 Other Expenses 4,000.00 1,037.54 1,169.01 1,793.45 Subtotal Expenses 15,757.56 11,456.78 1,300.00 3,000.78 TOTAL TOWN CLERK 126,631.56 122,314.59 1,300.00 3,016.97 Registrars 900.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 Election Worker Salaries 28,058.94 26,947.55 0.00 1,111.39 Subtotal Personnel Services 28,958.94 27,847.55 0.00 1,111.39 Repairs/Maint - Equipment 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 Supplies - Elections 7,500.00 6,003.34 1,082.50 414.16 Other Expenses 1,200.00 371.68 0.00 828.32 Printing & Mailing 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 13,700.00 11,375.02 1,082.50 1,242.48 TOTAL ELECTIONS/REGISTRAR 42,658.94 39,222.57 1,082.50 2,353.87 Finance Committee Expense 550.00 291.00 0.00 259.00 Reserve Fund 29,900.00 0.00 0.00 29,900.00 TOTAL FINANCE COMMITTEE 30,450.00 291.00 0.00 30,159.00 State & County Assessments 0.00 0.00 RMV Non-Renewal Surcharge 8,300.00 9,580.00 0.00 (1,280.00) Other State Assessments 0.00 0.00 Air Pollution Control Districts 4,878.00 4,878.00 0.00 0.00 Regional Transit Authorities 56,104.00 56,104.00 0.00 0.00 School Choice Sending Tuition 18,400.00 33,792.00 0.00 (15,392.00) Charter School Sending Tuition 158,807.00 102,867.00 0.00 55,940.00 TOTAL STATE & COUNTY ASSMNTS 246,489.00 207,221.00 0.00 39,268.00 TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,812,057.66 1,680,969.81 13,152.53 117,935.32

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Animal Control Officer 11,734.00 11,547.30 0.00 186.70 Other Expenses - Animal Control 750.00 227.00 0.00 523.00 Animal Control Total 12,484.00 11,774.30 0.00 709.70 Chief 120,084.00 119,125.70 0.00 958.30 Superior Officers 590,522.19 580,079.00 0.00 10,443.19 Officers 1,208,435.70 1,165,434.73 0.00 43,000.97 Dispatchers 214,451.00 197,453.69 0.00 16,997.31 School Crossing Guards 138,951.81 138,951.81 0.00 0.00 Staff-Clerical 44,840.00 44,750.56 0.00 89.44 Emergency Medical 9,000.00 6,300.00 0.00 2,700.00 Special / Overtime 262,975.30 262,975.30 0.00 0.00 Reserve Officers 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 2,589,260.00 2,515,070.79 0.00 74,189.21 Vehicle Main/Supply 26,985.18 26,606.81 0.00 378.37 Medical/Hospital 1,000.00 865.00 0.00 135.00 Police Training 33,000.00 31,056.27 0.00 1,943.73 Communications 34,000.00 32,533.59 1,008.46 457.95 Police Vehicle Fuel 31,589.82 31,589.82 0.00 0.00 Uniform & Equipment 44,350.00 43,524.90 0.00 825.10 Other Expenses 11,357.24 10,399.52 559.39 398.33 Vehicle Replacement 72,425.00 72,425.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 254,707.24 249,000.91 1,567.85 4,138.48 TOTAL POLICE 2,843,967.24 2,764,071.70 1,567.85 78,327.69 TOTAL POLICE W/ANIMAL CONTROL 2,856,451.24 2,775,846.00 1,567.85 79,037.39 Emergency Mgmt Payroll & Benefits 3,640.00 3,639.91 0.00 0.09 Emergency Management Expense 10,976.00 10,452.27 356.84 166.89 Subtotal Emergency Management 14,616.00 14,092.18 356.84 166.98 Chief 104,081.38 104,198.77 0.00 (117.39) Firefighters 1,434,261.00 1,421,253.27 0.00 13,007.73 Clerical 17,200.00 17,238.11 0.00 (38.11) Special Overtime 225,795.00 231,556.50 0.00 (5,761.50) Subtotal Personnel Services 1,781,337.38 1,774,246.65 0.00 7,090.73 Employee Benefits - EMS 90,000.00 90,000.00 0.00 0.00 Repairs & Maintenance - Building 3,843.74 3,829.49 14.25 Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 36,000.00 34,842.29 1,141.65 16.06 Repairs & Maintenance- Office 1,000.00 816.53 0.00 183.47 Repairs & Maintenance – Pub safety 14,536.00 3,078.33 11,126.90 330.77 Medical/Hospital 1,959.00 1,959.00 0.00 0.00 Prof/Tech Services - Ambulance Billing 21,800.00 19,336.55 2,663.45 (200.00) Prof/Tech Services - Training / Fire 7,404.00 7,403.94 0.00 0.06 Prof/Tech Services - Training/Ambulance 3,820.00 3,813.66 0.00 6.34 Communications - Cell Phones 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Communications - C-Med 9,000.00 3,872.00 4,312.00 816.00 Communications - - Radios 18,391.92 17,753.65 0.00 638.27 Supplies - Office 1,619.87 1,617.05 0.00 2.82 Energy -Gasoline & Oil 15,000.00 11,463.93 0.00 3,536.07 Other Supplies - Medical 33,046.97 32,806.60 694.37 (454.00) Uniform and Equipment Expense 17,762.00 17,714.01 0.00 47.99 Fire Dept Other Expense 17,932.98 14,170.43 3,744.14 18.41 Memberships & Dues 3,989.00 2,743.92 0.00 1,245.08 Insurance Premiums - EMS 14,275.00 14,275.00 0.00 0.00 Equipment Replacement 17,412.22 17,234.76 179.90 (2.44) Subtotal Expenses 328,792.70 298,731.14 23,862.41 6,199.15 TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT 2,110,130.08 2,072,977.79 23,862.41 13,289.88 FD TOTAL W/ EMERGENCY MGMT 2,124,746.08 2,087,069.97 24,219.25 13,456.86 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 4,981,197.32 4,862,915.97 25,787.10 92,494.25 Staff-Clerical 1,010.00 911.35 0.00 98.65

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Subtotal Personnel Services 1,010.00 911.35 0.00 98.65 Professional/Tech Services 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Other Expenses 500.00 41.25 0.00 458.75 Lower Pioneer Valley Planning 2,427.00 2,426.79 0.00 0.21 Subtotal Expenses 3,027.00 2,468.04 0.00 558.96 TOTAL PLANNING BOARD 4,037.00 3,379.39 0.00 657.61 Secretary Clerical 500.00 398.23 0.00 101.77 Prof/Tech Services - Advertising 2,248.10 2,192.45 0.00 55.65 TOTAL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 2,748.10 2,590.68 0.00 157.42 Commissioner 81,571.00 81,608.62 0.00 (37.62) Sealer of Weights & Measures 4,480.00 4,476.98 0.00 3.02 Staff-Clerical 37,590.00 35,584.34 0.00 2,005.66 Plumbing, Electric Inspectors 33,850.00 30,081.00 0.00 3,769.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 157,491.00 151,750.94 0.00 5,740.06 Prof/Tech Services - Inspectors 5,000.00 4,625.00 0.00 375.00 Other Expenses 10,011.97 8,963.35 107.53 941.09 Subtotal Expenses 15,011.97 13,588.35 107.53 1,316.09 TOTAL INSP/ZONING ENFORCEMT 172,502.97 165,339.29 107.53 7,056.15 Staff-Clerical 8,405.00 8,460.69 0.00 (55.69) Subtotal Personnel Services 8,405.00 8,460.69 0.00 (55.69) Repairs & Maintenance - Grounds 300.00 267.50 32.50 0.00 Office Supplies 100.00 58.13 0.00 41.87 Other Expenses 800.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 Subtotal Expenses 1,200.00 325.63 32.50 841.87 TOTAL CONSERVATION COMMISSION 9,605.00 8,786.32 32.50 786.18 Historic District Commission 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 Historic Commission 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 TOTAL HISTORIC COMM & DISTRICT 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 TOTAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV 188,993.07 180,095.68 140.03 8,757.36 Total Professional Salaries 372,519.83 372,407.10 0.00 112.73 Administrative Clerical Salaries 174,553.76 174,552.78 0.00 0.98 Administrative Other Salaries 178,304.89 177,313.90 0.00 990.99 Administrative Contracted Services 299,250.11 297,035.67 0.00 2,214.44 Administrative Supplies & Materials 16,520.00 16,519.97 0.00 0.03 Administrative Other Expense 315,322.77 301,926.93 0.00 13,395.84 TOTAL ADMIN 1,356,471.36 1,339,756.35 0.00 16,715.01 Instructional Dev Prof Salaries 423,963.67 423,232.12 0.00 731.55 Instructional Dev Clerical Salaries 56,767.50 56,767.50 0.00 0.00 Instructional Dev Other Salaries 12,512.00 12,512.00 0.00 0.00 Instructional Dev Contracted Services 8,624.88 8,216.25 0.00 408.63 Instructional Dev Supplies & Materials 73,463.12 73,463.12 0.00 0.00 Instructional Dev Other Expense 16,420.00 5,660.26 0.00 10,759.74 TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL 591,751.17 579,851.25 0.00 11,899.92 Pupil Services Prof Salaries 3,864,726.03 3,857,962.36 0.00 6,763.67 Pupil Services Clerical Salaries 103,595.72 102,838.19 0.00 757.53 Pupil Services Other Salaries 2,154,925.31 2,154,152.21 0.00 773.10 Pupil Services Contracted Services 3,113,900.49 3,113,217.30 0.00 683.19 Pupil Services Supplies & Materials 10,479.87 10,067.99 0.00 411.88 Pupil Services Other Expense 116,083.00 114,354.24 0.00 1,728.76 TOTAL PUPIL SERVICES 9,363,710.42 9,352,592.29 0.00 11,118.13 Technology Professional Salaries 427,565.59 427,565.50 0.00 0.09 Technology Clerical Salaries 650.00 649.88 0.00 0.12 Technology Contracted Services 76,329.24 76,329.09 0.00 0.15 Technology Supplies & Materials 430,704.48 430,698.80 0.00 5.68 Technology Other Expense 31,920.00 31,917.09 0.00 2.91 Non School Tech Expenses 292,748.45 292,648.71 0.00 99.74 TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 1,259,917.76 1,259,809.07 0.00 108.69

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Maintenance Other Salaries 126,059.52 126,058.80 0.00 0.72 Maintenance Supplies & Materials 96,588.00 91,739.20 0.00 4,848.80 TOTAL MAINTENANCE 222,647.52 217,798.00 0.00 4,849.52 Blueberry Hill Elem Prof Salaries 2,427,590.80 2,427,588.92 0.00 1.88 Blueberry Hill Elem Clerical Salaries 53,700.40 52,441.06 0.00 1,259.34 Blueberry Hill Elem Other Salaries 262,518.36 262,005.24 0.00 513.12 Blueberry Hill Elem Contracted Svs 147,631.00 144,995.78 0.00 2,635.22 Blueberry Hill Elem Supplies/Materials 57,876.00 49,945.97 0.00 7,930.03 Blueberry Hill Elem Other Expense 3,900.00 2,193.30 0.00 1,706.70 TOTAL BLUEBERRY ELEMENTARY 2,953,216.56 2,939,170.27 0.00 14,046.29 Center Elementary Prof Salaries 2,109,390.09 2,100,418.15 0.00 8,971.94 Center Elementary Clerical Salaries 47,555.85 47,341.36 0.00 214.49 Center Elementary Other Salaries 274,381.05 274,100.48 0.00 280.57 Center Elementary Contracted Svs 174,051.00 173,959.52 0.00 91.48 Center Elementary Supplies/Materials 50,116.00 40,762.26 0.00 9,353.74 Center Elementary Other Expense 4,661.00 4,660.28 0.00 0.72 TOTAL CENTER ELEMENTARY 2,660,154.99 2,641,242.05 0.00 18,912.94 Wolf Swamp Elem Prof Salaries 1,967,029.38 1,966,705.12 0.00 324.26 Wolf Swamp Elem Clerical Salaries 57,357.56 57,164.35 0.00 193.21 Wolf Swamp Elem Other Salaries 218,611.35 218,610.36 0.00 0.99 Wolf Swamp Elem Contracted Svs 145,881.00 145,877.58 0.00 3.42 Wolf Swamp Elem Supplies/Materials 43,077.00 32,741.02 0.00 10,335.98 Wolf Swamp Elem Other Expense 1,888.00 1,151.14 0.00 736.86 TOTAL WOLF SWAMP ELEMENTARY 2,433,844.29 2,422,249.57 0.00 11,594.72 Glenbrook Middle Prof Salaries 1,976,232.83 1,976,228.00 0.00 4.83 Glenbrook Middle Clerical Salaries 58,087.32 58,086.63 0.00 0.69 Glenbrook Middle Other Salaries 118,484.96 118,438.66 0.00 46.30 Glenbrook Middle Contracted Services 139,329.00 139,328.74 0.00 0.26 Glenbrook Middle Supplies/Materials 65,919.00 54,664.54 0.00 11,254.46 Glenbrook Middle Other Expense 6,450.00 3,089.63 0.00 3,360.37 TOTAL GLENBROOK MIDDLE 2,364,503.11 2,349,836.20 0.00 14,666.91 Williams Middle Prof Salaries 2,319,216.37 2,318,917.68 0.00 298.69 Williams Middle Clerical Salaries 61,580.57 59,568.61 0.00 2,011.96 Williams Middle Other Salaries 146,229.68 145,874.99 0.00 354.69 Williams Middle Contracted Services 129,913.00 129,911.96 0.00 1.04 Williams Middle Supplies/Materials 36,836.00 32,430.23 0.00 4,405.77 Williams Middle Other Expense 4,927.00 4,324.40 0.00 602.60 TOTAL WILLIAMS MIDDLE 2,698,702.62 2,691,027.87 0.00 7,674.75 High School Prof Salaries 6,054,975.97 6,047,007.76 0.00 7,968.21 High School Clerical Salaries 193,994.47 192,883.71 0.00 1,110.76 High School Other Salaries 379,528.76 378,816.79 0.00 711.97 High School Contracted Services 464,633.00 464,460.09 0.00 172.91 High School Supplies/Materials 113,459.00 112,926.05 0.00 532.95 High School Other Expense 42,118.00 37,712.19 0.00 4,405.81 TOTAL HIGH SCHOOL 7,248,709.20 7,233,806.59 0.00 14,902.61 TOTAL SCHOOL 33,153,629.00 33,027,139.51 0.00 126,489.49 Director 51,595.00 52,739.48 (1,144.48) Asst Director 50,491.00 49,248.24 1,242.76 Engineering 71,539.00 67,517.73 4,021.27 Staff - Labor 489,810.00 487,378.00 2,432.00 Staff-Clerical 18,786.00 18,877.52 229.73 (321.25) Overtime 47,400.00 45,468.54 1,931.46 Overtime / Standby 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 729,621.00 721,229.51 229.73 8,161.76 Energy - Electricity / Buildings 15,500.00 15,659.49 0.00 (159.49) Energy - Heating Oil 10,000.00 7,143.62 0.00 2,856.38 Energy-Electricity/Street & Traffic Lights 274,520.93 223,710.71 281.32 50,528.90

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Repairs & Maintenance - Building 12,325.74 12,230.69 159.98 (64.93) Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 65,654.46 67,482.78 1,901.08 (3,729.40) Other Prop Related Svs-Traffic Control 56,135.88 43,172.96 3,564.57 9,398.35 Other Prop Related Svs-Rentals & Leases 25,000.00 15,409.57 2,450.00 7,140.43 Other Prop Related Svs-Sidewalks 15,000.00 4,215.05 499.48 10,285.47 Other Prop Related Svs-Street Maint 53,841.96 52,066.50 453.30 1,322.16 Other Prop Related Svs-Catch Basin Cleaning 17,500.00 13,279.16 0.00 4,220.84 Other Prop Related Svs-Street Sweeping 1,050.00 967.50 0.00 82.50 Other Prop Related Svs-Drain Maint 18,000.00 2,659.50 0.00 15,340.50 Other Prop Related Svs-Rep to Private Ways 2,000.00 1,390.37 0.00 609.63 Prof & Tech - Engineer / Architect 3,238.30 2,238.30 0.00 1,000.00 GPS Administration 0.00 0.00 Communications 6,000.00 5,459.93 462.38 77.69 Energy - Gasoline and Diesel 24,000.00 21,918.07 0.00 2,081.93 Other Prop Related Services - Signs 10,500.00 10,183.34 0.00 316.66 Engineering Supplies 3,000.00 2,947.82 0.00 52.18 Other Expenses 21,066.54 16,681.56 5,824.02 (1,439.04) In-State Travel Expenses 331.00 244.90 0.00 86.10 Dues and Memberships 919.00 919.00 0.00 0.00 Personnel Protective Equipment 12,533.46 12,846.69 0.00 (313.23) Replacement Equipment 8,257.80 7,978.87 804.98 (526.05) Subtotal Expenses 656,375.07 540,806.38 16,401.11 99,167.58 TOTAL HIGHWAY 1,385,996.07 1,262,035.89 16,630.84 107,329.34 Snow & Ice Overtime 128,120.87 128,120.87 0.00 0.00 Snow & Ice Removal 197,058.13 193,582.90 1,293.96 2,181.27 TOTAL SNOW & ICE 325,179.00 321,703.77 1,293.96 2,181.27 Grounds Maintenance Assistant 13,218.00 12,724.00 494.00 Engineer 7,083.00 6,834.42 248.58 Grounds Maintenance Director 8,762.00 8,764.23 (2.23) Grounds Maintenance Labor 230,457.00 229,675.36 781.64 Grounds Maintenance Clerical 4,441.00 3,793.94 647.06 Staff - Labor Temporary/Seasonal 35,000.00 25,248.90 9,751.10 Overtime 29,300.00 28,612.96 687.04 Staff - Labor Summer 0.00 0.00 Longevity 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 328,261.00 315,653.81 0.00 12,607.19 Energy - Electricity 0.00 0.00 Energy - Heating Oil 15,050.00 11,452.82 0.00 3,597.18 Utilities 36,929.55 35,047.85 0.00 1,881.70 Repairs & Maintenance - Building 7,899.52 7,878.29 0.00 21.23 Bliss Tennis Court 6,700.00 4,650.26 0.00 2,049.74 Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 36,735.29 35,157.18 1,181.44 396.67 Repairs & Maintenance - Grounds 33,164.23 29,376.87 1,072.77 2,714.59 Other Prop Svs-Grounds/Field Main School 56,754.88 52,896.60 3,111.10 747.18 Rental & Leases 2,000.00 1,449.75 0.00 550.25 Other Property Related Svs-Forestry 184,344.80 134,114.19 25,053.14 25,177.47 Pest Control 3,000.00 582.99 0.00 2,417.01 Tree Planting 21,000.00 20,892.07 0.00 107.93 Employee Training 1,000.00 675.11 0.00 324.89 Other Prop Related Svs-Communication 0.00 0.00 Repairs & Maintenance - Supply 1,000.00 765.87 0.00 234.13 Other Supplies 6,000.00 4,450.97 660.06 888.97 Grounds Vehicle Fuel 9,200.00 8,819.07 0.00 380.93 Personnel Protective Equipment 6,551.00 6,535.60 0.00 15.40 Equipment Expense 0.00 0.00 Equipment Repairs 15,591.10 10,605.11 5,199.00 (213.01) Other Expenses 6,000.00 4,918.90 1,123.74 (42.64)

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Subtotal Expenses 448,920.37 370,269.50 37,401.25 41,249.62 TOTAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE 777,181.37 685,923.31 37,401.25 53,856.81 DPW Director 6,815.00 6,735.84 79.16 Engineer 5,013.00 5,025.75 (12.75) Staff - Maintenance 212,143.00 212,096.41 46.59 Custodian 32,249.00 32,218.08 30.92 Staff - Clerical 11,656.00 11,950.94 176.71 (471.65) Maintenance Overtime Schools 8,300.00 8,304.63 (4.63) Building Maintenance Director 77,745.00 77,485.37 259.63 Staff - Plumbing 54,165.00 54,065.41 99.59 Staff - Electrician 35,776.00 35,562.03 213.97 Snow Overtime Schools 14,320.00 14,303.13 16.87 Subtotal Personnel Services 458,182.00 457,747.59 176.71 257.70 Town Operating Expenses Utilities 160,134.55 159,702.06 75.54 356.95 Repairs & Maintenance - Building 121,527.47 100,289.35 24,856.25 (3,618.13) Vehicle Maintenance 0.00 5.41 0.00 (5.41) Custodial Contract 77,402.00 63,275.00 4,855.00 9,272.00 Building and Equipment - Supplies 12,912.18 11,690.74 1,994.14 (772.70) Equipment Replacement 1,800.00 1,637.16 0.00 162.84 Personnel Protective Equipment 4,900.61 4,900.61 0.00 0.00 Other Expense 25,500.00 2,711.34 22,477.66 311.00 Subtotal Town Operating Expenses 404,176.81 344,211.67 54,258.59 5,706.55 School Operating Expenses Maintenance Building Administration 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Maintenance Building BBH 39,683.33 40,654.39 1,494.00 (2,465.06) Maintenance Building Center 99,686.66 90,814.74 9,330.00 (458.08) Maintenance Building Wolf Swamp 53,583.69 44,012.03 10,809.29 (1,237.63) Maintenance Building Glenbrook 108,311.20 99,235.76 13,500.00 (4,424.56) Maintenance Building Williams 52,500.00 56,663.23 130.44 (4,293.67) Maintenance Building LHS 110,900.29 104,206.75 15,782.13 (9,088.59) Repairs and Renovation 8,400.00 6,720.00 0.00 1,680.00 Vehicle Maintenance 14,274.53 13,510.54 753.66 10.33 Equipment Maintenance 1,000.00 847.10 0.00 152.90 Service Agreements (all Schools) 14,786.06 14,317.49 0.00 468.57 Environmental Health/Safety 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Training 850.00 358.30 375.00 116.70 AHERA 4,349.39 2,775.00 1,500.00 74.39 Maintenance Supplies 6,025.00 5,949.93 0.00 75.07 Gas/Diesel 8,000.00 6,563.28 0.00 1,436.72 Subtotal School Operating Expenses 522,350.15 486,628.54 53,674.52 (17,952.91) Library Operating Expenses Repairs & Maintenance - Building 12,316.71 12,613.72 532.40 (829.41) Other Prop Related Svs-Elevator Svc Agrmt 1,670.00 1,283.35 0.00 386.65 Supplies - Custodial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Library Expenses 13,986.71 13,897.07 532.40 (442.76) Subtotal Operating Expenses 940,513.67 844,737.28 108,465.51 (12,689.12) TOTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,398,695.67 1,302,484.87 108,642.22 (12,431.42) TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 3,887,052.11 3,572,147.84 163,968.27 150,936.00 Director 86,178.00 86,177.29 0.71 Asst Director 60,330.00 57,596.10 2,733.90 Day Care 300,000.00 300,311.54 (311.54) Staff - Clerical 45,007.00 43,157.24 1,849.76 Staff-Clerical Overtime 0.00 143.88 (143.88) Overtime 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 491,515.00 487,386.05 0.00 4,128.95 Rec Facility 8,275.00 9,060.77 0.00 (785.77)

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Landscaping 1,500.00 74.56 0.00 1,425.44 Professional 3,406.00 3,105.45 300.00 0.55 Other Expenses 4,118.30 3,294.56 0.00 823.74 Advertising 0.00 0.00 Community House 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 17,299.30 15,535.34 300.00 1,463.96 TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION 508,814.30 502,921.39 300.00 5,592.91 Director 74,717.00 70,177.10 4,539.90 Staff-Librarians 473,648.00 464,370.12 9,277.88 Subtotal Personnel Services 548,365.00 534,547.22 0.00 13,817.78 Energy - Electricity 28,000.00 25,351.30 0.00 2,648.70 Energy - Natural Gas 10,634.82 9,912.21 0.00 722.61 Utilities - Water/Sewer 1,500.00 1,574.64 0.00 (74.64) Management Consultant 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 Communication - Advertising 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 Communication - Telephone 2,473.55 2,473.55 0.00 0.00 Communication - IT 0.00 0.00 Communication - Postage 300.00 316.08 0.00 (16.08) Supplies - Office 5,781.70 5,443.67 219.50 118.53 Books and Periodicals 56,077.00 55,561.54 515.46 (0.00) Other Expenses 1,178.00 824.50 353.50 Unallocated 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 116,245.07 111,457.49 734.96 4,052.62 TOTAL LIBRARY 664,610.07 646,004.71 734.96 17,870.40 Director 59,921.00 45,660.49 14,260.51 Support Staff 73,952.00 68,681.19 5,270.81 Subtotal Personnel Services 133,873.00 114,341.68 0.00 19,531.32 Communication - Telephone 1,733.33 1,868.65 0.00 (135.32) Communication - Postage 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 Communication - Printing 300.00 155.88 0.00 144.12 Supplies - Office 2,400.00 2,386.15 0.00 13.85 Vehicle Maintenance 0.00 0.00 Other Expenses 4,357.89 4,514.49 0.00 (156.60) Dues & Memberships 919.55 581.07 0.00 338.48 Subtotal Expenses 10,010.77 9,506.24 0.00 504.53 TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING 143,883.77 123,847.92 0.00 20,035.85 Veteran's Agent 33,518.00 30,555.99 2,962.01 Office Supplies 0.00 104.49 (104.49) Veterans Agent Other 3,535.00 3,427.85 107.15 Veterans Benefits 105,000.00 104,175.40 824.60 Subtotal Expenses 142,053.00 138,263.73 0.00 3,789.27 TOTAL VETERANS 142,053.00 138,263.73 0.00 3,789.27 Director 80,184.00 80,151.22 32.78 Staff-Clerical 13,479.00 13,511.23 (32.23) Community Health Nurse 42,960.00 41,902.74 1,057.26 Subtotal Personnel Services 136,623.00 135,565.19 0.00 1,057.81 Prof/Tech Services - Training 750.00 688.24 0.00 61.76 Prof/Tech Services - Inspections 0.00 500.00 0.00 (500.00) Supplies - Office 800.00 471.52 0.00 328.48 Supplies - Other (Vaccinations) 2,300.00 1,819.88 0.00 480.12 Other Expenses 3,825.92 3,641.73 0.00 184.19 Dues & Memberships 500.00 493.00 0.00 7.00 Subtotal Expenses 8,175.92 7,614.37 0.00 561.55 TOTAL BOARD OF HEALTH 144,798.92 143,179.56 0.00 1,619.36 Cultural Council Expense 800.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL CULTURAL COUNCIL 800.00 800.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 1,604,960.06 1,555,017.31 1,034.96 48,907.79

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Maturing Principal Long-Term Debt 2,090,000.00 2,090,000.00 0.00 Retirement of Short Term Debt 284,100.00 284,100.00 0.00 Short-Term Borrowing Costs 5,000.00 2,635.60 2,364.40 Interest on Long-Term Debt 1,704,507.00 1,704,506.90 0.10 Short-Term Borrowing Costs 4,000.00 1,918.00 2,082.00 TOTAL RETIREMT-DEBT&INTEREST 4,087,607.00 4,083,160.50 0.00 4,446.50 Health Insurance 3,057,000.00 3,032,841.77 24,158.23 Contributory Retirement 2,845,000.00 2,810,517.96 34,482.04 Health Insurance Retiree 1,131,750.00 1,072,268.14 59,481.86 Life Insurance 3,550.00 2,858.91 691.09 Life Insurance Retiree 3,450.00 3,072.13 377.87 FICA 0.00 2,109.32 (2,109.32) Medicare / Social Security Tax 483,860.00 485,028.27 (1,168.27) Unemployment Insurance 103,880.00 67,293.67 36,586.33 Liability Insurance 490,000.00 506,628.73 (16,628.73) OPEB Study 0.00 0.00 OPEB Liability 367,321.00 367,321.00 0.00 TOTAL BENEFITS & INSURANCE 8,485,811.00 8,349,939.90 0.00 135,871.10 SUBTOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 58,201,307.22 57,311,386.52 204,082.89 685,837.81 Project Reserve 0.00 0.00 DPW Fines & Penalties 424.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 Capital Reserve 17,838.33 7,838.33 0.00 0.00 Salary Settlement Account (0.00) 0.00 0.00 (0.00) I.T. Battery Backup 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 Russel Fields 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 Project Development 23,247.56 16,386.14 6,861.42 (0.00) Utility Work Machine 58,742.15 58,742.15 0.00 Project & Design Development 25,000.00 5,250.00 19,750.00 0.00 Capital Reserve 10,000.00 3,860.67 0.00 0.00 Assessor 3 year Revaluation 0.00 0.00 DPW Rack Body 52,147.45 0.00 52,147.45 0.00 Triennial Update 75,000.00 0.00 Phone System Town 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Glenbrook Boiler 28,861.44 0.00 0.00 0.00 DPW facility Director 26,716.23 26,716.23 0.00 Elmwood road Drainage 122,015.00 0.00 371.00 0.00 Town Voting Equipment 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Police Air Handlin 46,488.00 288.00 46,200.00 0.00 Fire Truck 140,237.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fire Truck Apparat 137,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Cardiac Monitor 47,409.44 47,409.44 0.00 0.00 DPW Facility Site 584,214.52 281,220.50 205,222.00 0.00 Public Works GPS 2,697.50 2,697.50 0.00 0.00 1-Ton Truck w/ Plow 70,863.45 0.00 70,863.45 0.00 Grounds One Ton Dump Truck 0.00 0.00 Slope Stabilization 17,415.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dump Truck W/Plow 0.00 0.00 Drainage on Brookwood 8,967.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Backhoe 44,372.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1 Ton Dump Truck w 0.00 0.00 Stormwater Drainage 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 0.00 Foreman Utility Body 21,113.00 0.00 21,113.00 0.00 Asphalt Reclaimer 38,815.00 38,815.00 0.00 0.00 Fire Suppression BH 150,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Road Reconstruction 0.00 0.00 Sidewalk Replacement 440,000.00 251,963.43 168,673.89 0.00 Guardrail Replacement 104,264.90 101,649.78 0.00 (0.00)

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Pavement Replacement 550,000.00 521,853.11 1,054.00 0.00 HWY Dump Truck 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Drainage on various streets 0.00 0.00 COA Facility Study 300,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 Prior Year Bills 2,850.07 2,850.07 0.00 Library Driveway/Sidewalk 109,125.00 109,125.00 0.00 Replacement-Blinn Tennis Court Surface 20,671.65 20,671.65 0.00 Blinn Tennis Courts 19,385.01 19,385.01 0.00 TOTAL G/F SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS 3,380,881.80 1,641,722.01 592,256.21 (0.00) TOTAL GENERAL FUND 61,582,189.02 58,953,108.53 796,339.10 685,837.81 CPA Admin Expense 8,000.00 3,139.34 0.00 4,860.66 Total CPA Operating Expense 8,000.00 3,139.34 0.00 4,860.66 CPA Restore & Preserve Town Records 0.00 0.00 Grave Stones 20,475.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CPA Restore Historical Records 19,249.65 19,249.65 0.00 0.00 CPA Restore Storrs Library 0.00 0.00 CPA Blinn Tennis Court 6,354.48 6,354.48 0.00 0.00 CPA Restore Ancient Burial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Historic Records 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Records 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CPA Digitize Town Records 0.00 0.00 Blue Berry Hill Playground 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Community House Renovations 183,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Docks & Security for Connecticut River 11,700.00 184.24 0.00 0.00 Wolf Swamp Fields 6,513.75 6,513.75 0.00 (0.00) Wolf Swamp Fields 80,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Wolf Swamp Playground Equipment 34,000.00 0.00 34,000.00 0.00 Storrs Library Windows 251,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Bliss Park Signage 7,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Center School Terrace 3,500.00 3,500.00 0.00 0.00 Home Modification 125,000.00 52,772.27 0.00 0.00 Digitize Human Resources Records 71,678.74 35,683.92 0.00 Digitize Building Records 0.00 0.00 Turner Fields Dugout 20,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Storrs Museum Climate Control 22,300.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Community House Renovations 0.00 0.00 Storrs House Renovation 5,747.19 5,065.29 0.00 0.00 Storrs Handicapped 234,835.00 234,835.00 0.00 Storrs Library Sidewalk 23,000.00 23,000.00 0.00 Greenwood Pool 235,000.00 42,903.84 105.31 0.00 Renovate Stropple/ Dippole Fields 0.00 0.00 Control Invasive Plant Species 34,312.40 1,900.00 22,100.00 0.00 Subtotal CPC Special Appropriations 1,455,166.21 431,962.44 56,205.31 0.00 TOTAL COMMUNITY PRESERVATION 1,463,166.21 435,101.78 56,205.31 4,860.66 New Town Yard 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Storm Clean Up 0.00 0.00 Buildings-Expend 2,600,000.00 0.00 Drainage System 2,816.49 0.00 Town Fiber Optic 6,166.42 0.00 0.00 0.00 Drainage Sys, Multiple (Dwight, Avondale…) 0.38 0.00 Drainage System, Multiple 323,699.46 27,576.80 251,223.20 0.00 Culvert on Crestview 5,154.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 2,937,886.97 27,576.80 251,223.20 0.00 Director 10,709.00 10,701.87 0.00 7.13 Asst Director 35,476.00 34,984.03 0.00 491.97 Engineering 54,892.00 49,187.72 0.00 5,704.28 Staff - Labor 94,986.00 83,393.78 0.00 11,592.22

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Staff - Clerical 18,221.00 17,462.41 220.89 537.70 Overtime 26,420.00 27,313.28 0.00 (893.28) Overtime / Standby 14,680.00 10,215.40 0.00 4,464.60 Subtotal Personnel Services 255,384.00 233,258.49 220.89 21,904.62 Employee Benefits 113,800.00 79,131.04 0.00 34,668.96 Energy - Electricity 27,000.00 15,898.52 0.00 11,101.48 Energy - Heating Oil 10,200.00 5,688.80 0.00 4,511.20 Utilities 5,000.00 4,640.36 0.00 359.64 Utilities - Purchase of Water/Springfield 626,125.00 518,124.12 48,744.00 59,256.88 Repairs & Maintenance - Building 18,631.93 17,884.88 76.83 670.22 Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 12,008.97 8,334.09 105.91 3,568.97 Repairs & Maintenance - Office 7,500.00 694.77 2,357.63 4,447.60 Other Prop Related Svs-Drain Clean/Insp 4,000.00 3,162.75 0.00 837.25 Other Prop Related Svs-Main Maintenance 70,811.15 20,828.92 24,525.50 25,456.73 Engineering Expense 29,250.00 15,323.75 12,746.40 1,179.85 Prof/Tech Svs-Town Administration 33,000.00 24,962.06 0.00 8,037.94 Telephone Expense 2,104.54 1,414.94 59.06 630.54 Communications 1,300.00 1,152.82 205.61 (58.43) Energy - Gasoline and Diesel 17,000.00 9,264.09 0.00 7,735.91 Personal Protective 5,200.00 3,390.06 0.00 1,809.94 Other Expenses 15,000.00 14,230.07 2,223.31 (1,453.38) Insurance Premiums 41,917.00 41,917.00 0.00 0.00 Reserve 28,365.00 0.00 0.00 28,365.00 Retirement of Long Term Borrowing 355,174.00 355,174.00 0.00 0.00 Interest on Long term Borrowing 70,761.00 70,760.47 0.00 0.53 Interest on Short Term Borrowing 7,227.00 2,969.55 0.00 4,257.45 Retirement of Short Term Borrowing 235,000.00 235,000.00 0.00 0.00 Other Borrowing Costs 3,383.00 3,382.58 0.00 0.42 Subtotal Expenses 1,739,758.59 1,453,329.64 91,044.25 195,384.70 Subtotal Operating 1,995,142.59 1,686,588.13 91,265.14 217,289.32 Sewer Infiltration 160,000.00 32,059.42 14,064.93 0.00 Asphalt Reclaimer 19,450.00 19,450.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Backhoe 22,185.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Assistant Dire 12,618.12 12,618.12 0.00 (0.00) DPW Forman Utility 10,556.00 0.00 10,556.00 0.00 2 Ton Dump Truck w/ Plow 22,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sewer Line Repairs 4,615.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sewer Lines 8,979.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sewer GPS 809.25 809.25 0.00 0.00 Sewer Lines Laurel 72.91 0.00 0.00 0.00 Vibrator Roller 17,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ashpalt Paver Att 8,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Emerson Road Plant 160,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Emerson Road Pump Station 24,495.42 23,597.85 897.57 (0.00) Knollwood Sewer Lines 50,674.28 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Sewer Special Appropriations 523,205.69 88,534.64 25,518.50 (0.00) TOTAL SEWER 2,518,348.28 1,775,122.77 116,783.64 217,289.32 Wheelmeadow Brook 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 Longfellow Sewer Lines 0.00 0.00 Maple Sewer Mains 0.00 0.00 Ellington Sewer Lines 12,148.47 0.00 0.00 0.00 Elmwood Drive Sewer 0.00 505.00 0.00 0.00 Hazardville Sewer 6,843.96 0.00 6,843.96 0.00 Maple Road Sewer Lines 85.43 0.00 0.00 0.00 Colton Place Sewer Lines 12,033.79 0.00 0.00 0.00 North Interceptor 30,023.04 0.00 18,023.04 0.00 TOTAL SEWER CAPTIAL BOND FUND 61,134.79 505.00 24,867.00 0.00

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Director 11,682.00 11,697.96 0.00 (15.96) Asst Director 60,485.00 60,229.17 0.00 255.83 Engineering 43,245.00 37,192.46 0.00 6,052.54 Staff - Labor 214,132.00 201,425.67 0.00 12,706.33 Staff-Clerical 17,421.00 17,199.25 220.89 0.86 Overtime 17,850.00 18,297.51 0.00 (447.51) Overtime - Standby 14,680.00 11,388.75 0.00 3,291.25 Subtotal Personnel Services 379,495.00 357,430.77 220.89 21,843.34 Employee Benefits 123,700.00 129,907.25 0.00 (6,207.25) Energy - Electricity 24,000.00 26,195.09 0.00 (2,195.09) Utilities 1,000.00 360.36 0.00 639.64 Utilities - Purchase of Water/Springfield 1,099,798.00 1,008,840.36 92,659.00 (1,701.36) Repairs & Maintenance - Bldgs 6,472.83 6,480.28 348.82 (356.27) Repairs & Maintenance - Vehicles 17,172.97 7,611.90 105.91 9,455.16 Repairs & Maintenance - Water 5,000.00 2,955.33 0.00 2,044.67 Other Prop Related Svc-Hydrants 19,358.56 13,097.51 0.00 6,261.05 Repairs & Maintenance - Equipment 10,000.00 3,305.17 1,013.64 5,681.19 Other Prop Related Svs-Main Maintenance 106,466.69 88,416.38 10,312.21 7,738.10 Valve Services 16,914.92 2,812.92 0.00 14,102.00 Engineering Expense 19,400.00 3,716.71 9,872.40 5,810.89 Prof/Tech Svs-Town Administration 43,000.00 42,816.37 0.00 183.63 Professional/Tech Services-Water 8,063.00 7,851.39 64.40 147.21 Telephone Expense 1,811.92 895.20 15.30 901.42 Communications 3,000.00 1,026.83 205.61 1,767.56 Energy - Gasoline and Diesel 17,000.00 14,375.89 0.00 2,624.11 Chemicals 11,733.99 9,024.71 0.00 2,709.28 Personal Protective 5,200.00 3,743.77 0.00 1,456.23 Other Expenses 14,815.00 13,434.21 2,373.44 (992.65) Insurance Premiums 30,000.00 25,886.00 0.00 4,114.00 Reserve 27,579.89 0.00 0.00 27,579.89 Debt Service 497,875.00 497,875.00 0.00 0.00 Water Short Term Borrowing 79,663.00 79,662.46 0.00 0.54 Retirement of Short Term Debt 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interest on Short Term Borrowing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Expenses 2,189,025.77 1,990,291.09 116,970.73 81,763.95 Subtotal Operating 2,568,520.77 2,347,721.86 117,191.62 103,607.29 Chandler Ave Main 140,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crest Ave main Rep 163,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Working Forman Utility 10,483.45 0.00 10,483.45 0.00 Asphalt Reclaimer 19,450.00 19,450.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Backhoe 22,185.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DPW Asst Director 12,618.12 12,618.12 0.00 (0.00) Vibrator Roller 17,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Asphalt Paver At 8,750.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2 Ton Dump Truck w 22,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Maple Terrace Mains 90,745.00 90,745.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Water Special Appropriations 507,831.57 122,813.12 10,483.45 (0.00) TOTAL WATER 3,076,352.34 2,470,534.98 127,675.07 103,607.29 Sunset lane water 144,205.00 130,718.92 3,934.41 0.00 Branch Street Water 0.00 192.00 0.00 0.00 Water Mains LLB 0.00 0.00 Maple Road Water Lines 130.53 0.00 0.00 0.00 Forest Glen Pump Station 20,073.83 12,963.83 0.00 0.00 Water Mains Edgewood 5,378.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Water Capital Bond Fund 169,787.40 143,874.75 3,934.41 0.00 DPW Director 7,673.00 7,841.21 0.00 (168.21) DPW Assistant Director 4,814.00 4,668.97 0.00 145.03

Appropriations as Modified Expended Encumbrances Surplus Engineer 2,469.00 2,491.73 0.00 (22.73) Recycling Labor Salary 100,694.23 97,731.69 0.00 2,962.54 Secretary / Clerical 6,213.00 6,067.63 35.36 110.01 Overtime 6,370.00 6,835.80 0.00 (465.80) Leaf OT 4,252.55 4,252.55 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Personnel Services 132,485.78 129,889.58 35.36 2,560.84 Solid Waste Removal 644,664.60 613,494.11 0.00 31,170.49 Other Prop Related Svs-Recycling 390.00 0.00 0.00 390.00 Other Prop Related Svs-Leaf Program 19,753.22 19,753.22 0.00 0.00 Disposal Fees 222,000.00 209,560.59 12,005.19 434.22 Other Expenses 97,044.52 92,044.18 7,402.86 (2,402.52) Subtotal Expenses 983,852.34 934,852.10 19,408.05 29,592.19 Subtotal Operating 1,116,338.12 1,064,741.68 19,443.41 32,153.03 Landfill Closing 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Subtotal Sanitation/Recycling Approp 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL SANITATION/RECYCLING 1,141,338.12 1,064,741.68 19,443.41 32,153.03 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 6,966,960.93 5,454,779.18 292,703.53 353,049.64 Total Operating 69,781,393.97 64,698,609.74 1,116,446.53 1,043,748.11 Total Capital 3,168,809.16 171,956.55 280,024.61 0.00 GRAND TOTAL 72,950,203.13 64,870,566.29 1,396,471.14 1,043,748.11

FIRE DEPARTMENT

As your Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director, I am pleased to submit the following Annual Report for 2017.

Personnel and Administration: Our department has undergone a re-organization over the last year. This initiative updates our organizational structure which has been in place since 1985. This re-organization adds two additional Fire Fighter Paramedics to meet our increased demands. It also, establishes a Deputy Chief position to better manage our services. Our total staffing is now twenty four firefighters split into four groups. These groups, which are comprised of four firefighters and one captain, work 24 hour shifts. In addition, we have a Fire Prevention Officer who works Monday through Friday and is responsible for inspections, code enforcement and public education. The department operations are overseen by the Chief and Deputy Chief. The major goal of this re-organization plan is to operate the second ambulance on a more regular basis. This provides a much better service to our residents, reducing response time and time to be transported to the hospital. We are happy to report that we have already seen great improvement in our service delivery. The true strength of our operations is our people. All of our firefighters are crossed trained to provide firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue services, public education and fire prevention services. As the Chief of this department I am extremely proud of my staff and the work they accomplish. Rarely does a day go by when we haven’t made a significant positive impact on a resident’s life. Over the past year we have saved many lives, provided the highest level of emergency medical service, and preserved countless amounts of property.

During the past year, the department had many accomplishments and was the recipient of numerous grants that helped us achieve our goals. We were fortunate to receive funding from Federal and State programs that when combined, totaled well over $85,000.00. This enabled our department to replace our aging Jaws of Life auto extrication equipment. Town residents also approved the purchase of a new Fire Engine, which will replace a twenty five year old Fire Engine. Emergency Medical Services continue to put the highest demand on our department. The department responded to 1,578 requests for emergency medical services and transported over 1,300 patients. This represents 65.18% of our run volume. The collection rate for Ambulance billing continues to be excellent. This revenue is used to partially fund the Fire Department’s budget, purchase ambulances and equipment. As a result, the Ambulance service continues to be a very cost effective way of delivering the highest quality service to our residents. Incident Responses: The Fire Department responded to 2,364 emergency calls during 2017. Dollar losses due to fires decreased significantly. This is attributed to our fire prevention program and our quick response time. Our goal is to have a fire department resource on scene of an emergency in five minutes or less. We accomplish this 88% of the time. This is considered excellent by national standards for a town this size with one fire station. As stated previously, emergency medical responses account for approximately 65.18% of our runs. The remaining 35% are all types of fires, spills, leaks, and motor vehicle crashes, incidents on the Connecticut River, Route 91 and assistance to residents that other departments cannot provide. We presently average over six emergency responses per day and it is common for two and sometimes three emergency calls to be in progress at the same time. When these situations occur we rely on mutual aid from surrounding towns. Fire Department Responses for 2017 Fires 46 Emergency Medical Calls 1,577 False or Unintentional Alarms 307 Rescues, Distress, Hazardous Condition 434 Total Responses 2,364

Fire Prevention: Fire Prevention and Public Education remains an important aspect of our department operations. Each year we inspect over 400 homes for smoke detectors and CO detector compliance. We also educate hundreds of students and seniors in safety related topics. We conduct fire drills and safety inspections multiple times a year in all of our public and private schools. We are also responsible for conducting fire code compliance inspections at our health care, new construction and public use facilities. Fire prevention is a core component of our mission, which is an important aspect towards the quality of life in Longmeadow. Deputy Chief Macsata leads this division and is available Monday through Friday to assist residents with any regulatory compliance or fire prevention issues. He may be contacted at 565-4108. Fire Prevention Activity for 2017 Smoke Detectors 402 Fire Drills 74 Oil Burners 3 Tank Removals 9 Tank Installations 2 Propane Storage 2 Fire Investigations 9 Fire Safety Inspections 67 Burning Permits 9 New Construction 17 Public Education 63 Misc. Inspections 7 Total Prevention Activity 664

Equipment & Apparatus: At town meeting the residents approved the purchase of a new rescue pumper. This vehicle will replace an ageing 1992 vehicle. Fire apparatus maintenance activities are managed by our department maintenance officer, Captain Karl Zinnack. Captain Zinnack coordinates with various vendors for annual state and DOT inspections, as well as preventative and major maintenance requirements. Routine repairs and daily inspections are handled in house by our own staff. All of these activities ensure that the Town’s emergency apparatus are always in a state of readiness.

Training: The department maintained a rigorous monthly training schedule throughout the year. The members logged approximately 1,000 total hours of training. The training subjects reflect the multiple missions of our department. These training topics include Fire Suppression, Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Hazardous Materials, Ice and Cold Water Rescue, Marine Operations, Safe Vehicle Operation and Pumps and Hydraulics. Along with training our own members, we also provide emergency medical training to the Police Department and other town departments.

I would like to thank my staff and all of the other Town Departments who work so closely with the Fire Department to help us provide a safe and prepared community. I also would like to thank the residents of Longmeadow for their continued support.

Respectfully submitted, John P. Dearborn, Fire Chief

FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTER Chief: John P. Dearborn

Deputy Chief: Gerald Macsata

Captains: Andrew Fraser, Safety Officer Karl Zinnack, Maintenance Officer William J. DeFord II, Grant Manager John Rigney, Training Officer

Firefighters: Steven Mercieri Damian McCartney Todd P. Davis Daniel Waterman Robert Taylor Gregory Lamb Christopher Scott Andrew Markt Kevin Relihan Michael Nothe Dean Godfrey Jason Mele Brian Trotta Alan Hodges Carl Viera Richard Pinkman Ryan Bredenfoerder Dennis Gardner

Admin Assistant: Andrea Scalise

WILLIAM GOLDTHWAIT FUND

To the Honorable Select Board:

Report for the year ending December 31, 2017: Balances December 2016 $35,920.83 Checking $ 1,167.16 CD $34,753.67 Balances December 2017 $35,041.67 Checking $ 235.83 CD $34,805.84 Total expenditures of $831.33 to assist Longmeadow residents: $398.00 to pay for resident’s share of home modification program $433.33 for repair of a resident’s car Additional expenditure of $100.00 for stamps and mailing supplies.

Respectfully submitted, Frances Miffitt, William McGurk, Dawn Barkman, Trustees

HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Longmeadow Historic District was established in 1973 and is one of 220 local historic districts within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Longmeadow Historic District primarily includes the Longmeadow Green and surrounding areas, including the Town Hall and the old section of the cemetery. The purpose of the Longmeadow Historic District is to preserve the unique character and value of the historic areas in our community. Any property owner residing within the district must apply for a certificate of appropriateness, non-applicability, or hardship before making any alterations to their property in the District that is visible from a public way. The Historic District Commission is an appointed board whose responsibility is to approve or deny the applications submitted by either town residents of the District or by the Town itself. Applications may be copied from the Town’s website or obtained from the Town Office, and submitted by noon 15 days before a scheduled meeting. Meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month if there is an application and are open to the public. Over the past year the Longmeadow Historic District Commission:  Welcomed new member John Robbins.  Reviewed and approved thirteen applications.  Responded to and settled an open meeting law complaint.

Respectfully submitted, Historic District Commission Board Members: Sandra Krein, Chair, Cathy Kietzman, Clerk, Diane Fisher, Anthony Guardione, Scott LaVallee, and John Robbins

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

To the Honorable Select Board:

The mission of the Longmeadow Historical Commission is to identify, preserve, and educate the Town about its unique heritage. The purpose of the Longmeadow Historical Commission is to plan and implement programs for the identification, evaluation, preservation and protection of Longmeadow's historic places. The Historical Commission works in an advisory capacity to other town commissions and boards to ensure that historic preservation is considered in planning for future Longmeadow development.

Over the past year the Longmeadow Historical Commission has:  Collaborated with the Historical Society and Storrs Library to present a talk by Alan Banks from the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site,  Presented the Planning Board and the Select Board with our updated publication, Areas of Historical Interest in Longmeadow,  As a result of the Commission’s identification of the Old Train Station as being of Historical Interest, the DPW has requested (and received) a CPA grant to obtain an architectural study of the feasibility of preserving the station,  Expressed to the Planning Board and at Town Meeting our support for rezoning the Brewer-Young property from residential to professional,  Exercised the Demolition Delay Bylaw procedures regarding the demolition of a building at 822 Longmeadow Street.

Respectfully submitted, Margaret Cohn, Chair, Barbara Fitzgerald, Secretary, Elizabeth Hoff, Dave Marinelli, Steve Weiss, and Tim Casey

HOUSING AUTHORITY

To the Honorable Select Board:

During 2017 the Longmeadow Housing Authority (LHA) continued to focus on finding innovative ways to introduce low and moderate income housing to Longmeadow. The LHA intends to identify foreclosed properties in town that may be suitable for conversion to affordable housing.

Respectfully submitted, Edward Kline,Chairman Longmeadow Housing Authority

HUMAN RESOURCES

To the Honorable Select Board:

With 4 FT employees, the Human Resource Department handles various town and school HR, payroll and benefit functions in compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulation and policies while insuring consistency between departments. There were 1,016 W-2’s printed for calendar year 2017 with Gross wages of $35.3 million. As of December 31, 2017 there were 928 active town and school employees and 458 active benefited retirees. The department was able to fill the vacant full-time benefited position of Human Resource Payroll Specialist with the hiring of Ashley Bard in March. Ashley came to us with previous experience in the area of payroll, tax preparation/auditing and customer service and has quickly made herself an asset to the departmental team. Some of our teams most notable 2017 accomplishments include:  Research and implementation of the Town’s first employee paid Vision Program with the offering of Davis Vision to all benefit eligible employees and retirees.  Worked in coordination with the Town Manager to implement an Annual Employee Recognition program  Retiree benefit eligibility audit that will be used by the Town Manager to analyze current policies for potential updates  Continued efforts with two CPC projects o Microfilming and scanning of de-centralized inactive payroll, personnel, benefit, worker’s compensation and FMLA files into a computerized, easily retrievable pdf format improving research capabilities and freeing up scarce storage space. The anticipated completion date for this project is June 30, 2018.  16 Retirements were processed  288 Hires, Promotions and/or Transfers were processed o 125 Town o 163 School

 Essential in the process of hiring key departmental staff such as: o COA Director o COA Outreach Coordinator o DPW Working Foreman - 2 o Firefighters - 5 o Library Director o Library Director of Youth Services o Parks and Recreation Director of School Age o Parks and Recreation Daycare Teachers - 4 o Police Dispatcher o Police Officer o Director of Veteran Services  EEO-4 reporting completed on town departmental staff HR has integrated new practices as well as revised old methods of general human resources management to keep up with the growing demands of the department and continues to place a large emphasis on the cross-training of internal staff. I would like to acknowledge the continued assistance and cooperation received from Town Officials and the many Department Heads and support staff within the town and school departments and to express my appreciation to the HR departmental staff for their efforts and support throughout the year.

Respectfully submitted, Erica Gelinas Human Resource Staff: Erica Gelinas- Human Resource Manager, Diana Morrow- Assistant Human Resource Manager, Jocelyn Sanchez- Benefits Administrator, and Ashley Bard- Human Resource Payroll Specialist

RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY

Richard Salter Storrs Library Mission: To enrich the quality of life for Longmeadow residents of all ages, by promoting the development of independent and literate citizens through access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources. This annual report highlights the Library’s activities and services over the past year.  Visitors to our Library: In 2017, 99,742 visits were made to the Library by patrons of all ages, and another 85,000 visits were made to the Library via the updated website, www.longmeadowlibrary.org. Online databases and electronic books are available 24/7, 365 days a year, allowing Longmeadow residents access to many library resources anytime and anywhere.  Collection and Cardholders: 6,054 new items were added to the collection in 2017 and over 213,500 print and electronic items were borrowed or downloaded. The value of items that circulated from the Library in 2017 was over $2,884,282.00. In 2017 9,500 Longmeadow residents had library cards.  Programs: Last year 738programs were held for children, teens and adults with a total attendance of 13,885. From preschool programs, to digital literacy classes, music programs, book clubs and author visits, the Library offered an average of over 14 programs every week of the year.  Shared Resources: In 2017, 21,315 books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks were shared with our patrons via the interlibrary loan system. Requested materials are delivered to a patron’s local Library allowing effective resource sharing across the state, ultimately resulting in savings to the taxpayer. In turn, 16,207 Library materials were sent from the Storrs Library to other Libraries in the state at the request of their patrons, essentially completing the circle of shared access.  Public Computers: The Library has 18 computers plus laptops, 10 iPads, 15 Chrome Books, and Kindles for public use. Patrons used the computers over 14,000 times this past year. Kindles can be checked out of the Library and used for reading electronic books and magazines available for free with your library card. Our Tech Tuesday program offers ongoing help and training on how to use your own mobile device to access Library resources and databases free of charge. This drop- in program every Tuesday afternoon is for all ages and is facilitated by our capable and friendly staff. In house use of new iPads and Chrome Books has greatly enhanced digital availability in the Library. Coding classes were a popular new offering.  Services: Staff participated in outreach events bringing Library information and services into the community. Our Books2Go program uses volunteers to deliver books to Longmeadow residents who are unable to get to the Library. Monthly Library technology and services programs are conducted as requested. Weekly knitting groups continue to be a community enriching activity. New in 2017, the Library offered monthly cook book clubs as a means to utilize our extensive collection and bring together patrons who enjoy explorative cooking. The Longmeadow book bike has made 22 visits, reaching approximately 660 patrons, at such events as day care providers, farmer’s market, parks, road races and other community events!

 Local Support: Local groups, organizations and individuals supported Library programs and services with generous donations of resources and time, including the Friends of Storrs Library, Library Board of Trustees, Library volunteers, Grand Lodge of Masons, Meadows Lodge of Masons, Berkshire Bank, Longmeadow Cultural Council, the MOMS Club of Longmeadow, Longmeadow Newcomer’s Group, the Longmeadow Gardeners, and many local businesses.

Respectfully submitted, Jean Maziarz, Library Director On behalf of the Richard Salter Storrs Library Board of Trustees

Mary Rogeness, President, Jayme Hannay, Vice President, Marion Germino, Treasurer, Thea Katsounakis, Clerk, Lori Dixon, Michelle Drennan, Diane Fisher, John Fitzgerald, Linda Hadley, Robert Humberston, Gregory Jones, John Robert Kirkwood, MD, Margaret Landon, Judith Mannix, Eileen Morin, Timothy Plankey, Charles Toye, Jr., Sarah Tsitso, and Patricia Hogan Welch

MODERATOR

This year, town meetings included some additions and changes worth noting.

The Annual Town Meeting was conducted over the course of two sessions. The invocation was delivered by Lieutenant Colonel John G. Desarro, Commander of the 104th Communications Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base. Boy Scout Troop 90 conducted a flag ceremony. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Longmeadow High School (LHS) senior Gabriella Humphries. Students from the High School Wind Ensemble performed the national anthem.

Annual Town Meeting Vote Counters included: Elizabeth Baron, Ali Bers, Michael Cass, Pamela Chandler, Colleen Cummings, Tom Dignazio, Donald Gaffney, Lisa Gore, Myrta Groenevald, Carla Gunn, Sawyer Hicks, Winnie Hopfe, Ed Kline, William McGurk, Carolyn Marchese, Luminita Marinescu, Anne Roseneau Most, John Shuttleworth, Thomas Townsend, Anne Welch, and Elizabeth Vartanian.

New to Longmeadow this year, two deliberative forums, featuring small group discussion of pros and cons of a proposal for a new Department of Public Works facility, were conducted on April 11 and 26. A report from those meetings was shared on the website and is included here. Anonymous feedback to the forums was positive. Some of the comments included: “The smaller groupings gave multiple people a chance to ask questions and get answers;” “Meeting other people from Town who have an interest in what is happening in Town and how it will impact them and their neighbors;” “Being able to interact with other town residents.”

The Fall Special Town Meeting Invocation was delivered by retired Middle School Social Studies teacher and World War Two United States Navy veteran, Saul Finestone, who recently celebrated his 91st birthday. LHS senior Garnet Welch, Girl Scout Cadette Silver Award winner, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vote counters included: Elizabeth Bone, Pamela Chandler, Colleen Cummings, Donald Gaffney, Lisa Gore, Carla Gunn, Carolyn Marchese, Luminita Marinescu, Cole Norman, Amy Ryan, John Shuttleworth, Thomas Townsend, Anne Welch, Garnet Welch, and Margot Woodworth. Both Cole Norman, Eagle Scout from Troop 90 and a member of the High School Cross Country Team, and Garnet Welch were the first two 17-year-olds to serve the town in this capacity.

In prior years: Fall 2016: The Invocation was delivered by Kara Duquette, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps (Retired). The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LHS senior Deirdre Duquette, Massachusetts representative to Girls’ Nation in Washington, D.C. Vote counters included Karen Anderson, Steve Anderson, Michael Cass, Tom Dignazio, Don Gaffney, Lisa Gore, Carla Gunn, Winnie Hopfe, Heidi Kelly, Beth Kronlund, Carolyn Marchese, Kim Neff-King, Rosaria Peffer, John Shuttlesworth, Thomas Townsend, and Anne Welch.

Spring 2016: The Invocation was delivered by Gerard Nolet, who served on active duty in Regensburg Germany and 14 years in the reserves as a Chemical Officer. LHS senior Red Cross Club president Mary Carter Bradshaw led the Pledge of Allegiance. Western Massachusetts Boy Scout Troop 90 of Longmeadow Color Guard presented the flag. LHS choral group I Cantori performed the national anthem. Counters included: Michael Cass, Pamela Chandler, Donald Gaffney, Carla Gunn, Phil Hallahan, Beth Hoff, William Hoff, Winnie Hopfe, Ed Kline, Beth Kronlund, Carolyn Marchese, John Shuttleworth, and Thomas Townsend.

Fall 2015: The Invocation was delivered by Stephen Kennedy, who served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1967, with most his service with the 513th Military Intelligence Group. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LHS senior and President of the Key Club Rachel Bechard.

I sincerely appreciate the work citizens do in our open town meeting legislature. Deliberating and voting are core actions we take to conduct our democracy. Should residents have any questions about Town Meeting, they may email me at [email protected], or call Town Hall, and I will return their call.

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca M. Townsend Moderator

Longmeadow Deliberative Forum Report first of two forums April 11, 2017 6:30-9:00 p.m. Business Technology Center of the Longmeadow High School 38 participants

Participants listened to a presentation from Weston and Sampson about the proposed Department of Public Works facility. They then worked in small groups, led by neutral moderators, to get questions answered by DPW Facility Committee members, town employees and officials, and the engineering company. Participants then discussed the advantages of the proposal. They were given an equal time to focus on the trade-offs of the proposal. Neutral recorders wrote down their points on newsprint, and participants could ensure the comments were accurate.

PROS ● safety/health employees ● Efficiency ● Safer work environment ● Sharing support of other town vehicles ● Efficiencies ● Reducing risks ● Can care for other equipment in town (i.e. ● Lower cost now fire, police) ● Wash bay ● All DPW in one place CONS ● All vehicles will be covered and protected ● Salt bay covered ● Increase taxes ● Cheaper now ● Loss of potential tax revenue ● Vehicle wash rack to care for under trucks ● Competing with other potential town ● No major environmental concerns projects ● It’s not going in park ● Fear of new debt to town ● Least disruptive to neighborhoods ● Acquisition costs ● Recycle center stays where it is now ● Possible increased traffic ● Decrease financial risk to town ● Cost ● Will be able to insure ● Loss tax revenue ● Refer to presentation ● Location--outskirts of town (away from ● Safety Route 5) ● Cost effective for equipment ● Property acquisition ● Efficiency ● Traffic flow ● Avoid risk of collapse of current site ● Expense ● Allows future expansion ● Financing per Article 10 complicated ● Minimal impact on neighborhoods ● What is impact on real estate taxes ● Allows future use of other town property ● Many other potential projects (Middle ● Improved facility for employees to work Schools, Senior Center) ● Wait longer will cost more ● Loss of tax revenue from land ● Easy access to main roads ● Indoor storage--longer life span --shorter OVERALL participants wanted to emphasize: startup time for engines (saves fuel and time ● Cost and environment) ● Financing ● New Building needed ● Location ● NIMBY (“Not In My Back Yard” ● Trust in Recommendations opposition) eliminated ● Environmental Concerns ● Protecting investment ● Accessibilities

At the end of the deliberative forum, participants could ask questions of town officials about other warrant articles. The following were discussed: 12, 13, 14, 31, and 32. Next forum: April 26, 2017, same time and place. Town Meeting: May 9 and 10, Longmeadow High School

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca M. Townsend Moderator

Longmeadow Deliberative Forum Report second of two forums April 26, 2017 6:30-9:00 p.m. Business Technology Center of the Longmeadow High School 27 participants

PROS ● On main road and visible ● No impact on parks or vacant land ● Reduce liability for OSHA, etc. ● Energy efficiencies ● Passive use of facility for solar farm ● Facility remains out of sight ● Operating efficiency --all employees under 1 roof CONS ● Meets all ADA compliancy requirements ● Cost ● Modern, safe facility will attract employees ● Potential litigation over price of land ● Current spot is insurance liability ● Loss of tax revenue ● Traffic light improvements ● Not centrally located ● Better conditions for employees ● Taking tax source off books ● Indoor storage of vehicle ● Costs of site ● Getting a new building ● Geographic location--not centrally located ● Leaving my neighborhood ● Don’t like change ● Improved security ● Benefits $ to private individual ● Modern & efficient ● Traffic ● Safety ● No significant debt reduction to town overall ● Centralized all DPW/town ● Lack of solar on existing proposal ● Improved community ● Sum certain for costs now

At the end of the deliberative forum, participants could ask questions of town officials about other warrant articles. The following were discussed: 12, 13, 14, 41, 43, and 44. Town Meeting: May 9 (articles 1-29) and 10 (articles 30-44), Longmeadow High School Robert D’Agostino Gymnasium, 7:00 p.m. for both nights. Childcare will be provided (pre-registration required) and van service will be available. Both will be at the Greenwood Center.

Respectfully submitted, Rebecca M. Townsend, Moderator

PARKING CLERK

To the Honorable Select Board:

I hereby submit the following report for the calendar year ending December 31, 2017. Parking Tickets Issued by Police in 2017 Fines Collected in 2017 47 $950.00 Residents are reminded to abide by all local and state parking regulations, especially with regard to overnight parking, handicap parking and fire lanes. These regulations, as well as all others in the Town of Longmeadow, are taken very seriously by our Police Department and are for the well-being and safety of all. Any resident who finds himself/herself in need of a “temporary” handicap parking permit (usually due to a temporary injury or condition) may obtain a permit from the Longmeadow Board of Health. Permanent handicap parking permits are obtained through the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Respectfully submitted, Deborah House, Parking Clerk

PARKS AND RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS

To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow:

This year, we have continued to work diligently to offer high quality programs and events that the residents of Longmeadow have continued to take part in and enjoy. We also had eleven employees leave employment this year; Olivia Aseltine, William Aye, Amber Badger, Kathleen Brindle, Brenda Carroll, Lauren Dumaine, Martha Farnsworth, Barbara Leonovich, Jared Mahoney, Paola Nieves and Kelly Zieba. We wish them all well in future endeavors. Many programs were launched this year including Art-ventures, Youth Cross Country, Wellness Workshop, Fusion Fit, Summer Flag Football, Perfectly Princess, Incrediflix and so many more. In the spring, we held our 11th Annual Pancake Breakfast. We saw over 290 visitors and more than 500 pancakes were served to those attendees. The Park Commission has been active in reviewing and offering improvements in department functions to benefit the Town. The Park Commission is grateful to the Community Preservation Committee, Capital Planning Committee and residents for their recognition of the importance of capital improvements to our recreation-based Town assets. The Beautification Committee, under the direction of Lyn Hopkins, continued to maintain 12 locations and provide beautiful holiday decorations throughout our town. We have begun the planning process for the Wolf Swamp fields which includes: public input, development of goals and objectives, site design and identification of funding sources. We continue to bloom as one of the most diverse town departments in the state, boasting Olmstead-designed parks, a water-front property and many acres of conservation land. We are also designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Greenwood Extended Day and Daycare Programs achieved a Level 2 rating by the Department of Early Education and Care’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). QRIS is a method to assess, improve and communicate the level of quality in early education & care and after-school settings. In 2017 we accepted 677 US Passport applications through the US Department of State. $25 from each application goes into the general fund to help support Town operations which added $16,925 to the Town’s general fund. We also managed the rentals and reservations for Greenwood Center, Community House and Olde Town Hall which added an additional $13,908.58 to the general fund. Recreation: LPRD is one of the most diverse municipal recreation departments in the state. We operate a state-licensed child care and extended school age child care program serving over 180 participants. We also have a highly successful dance program for children of all ages to learn everything from Ballet to Hip Hop. In addition to the numerous athletic programs, we also offer adult, senior and cultural programs and events. Other highlights include:  Over 700 children learned how to swim  Over 1,929 campers participated in our day and sport camps  Over 10,400 visits to Greenwood and Reynolds pools  Over 200 adult enrollments were received in our cultural programs  Day Care and Extended Day enrollment remained sustainable with over 180 children  11 full time and 84 part time employees were employed in this department  FY17 department revolving fund revenue was $1,292,594.48

Park Board: The Board of Park Commissioners would like to recognize and thank the scores of Town residents who volunteer as coaches, organizers, and officials in our numerous recreation activities. Our programs, especially youth programs, are only possible through their continued efforts and commitment. It is only through the selfless efforts of volunteers who make these self-funded sport associations thrive that we are able to provide such a high standard of both instructional and competitive play for all of our youth. The Board would also like to recognize the many years of thoughtful service to the Town of Longmeadow that Jim Jones has provided. Commissioner Jones was an asset to the Board and will be missed. Closing: The list of accomplishments is long but we have more to do. We will continue to listen to our valuable participants and find the best ways to respond to your needs. We will strive to keep the Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department on the cutting edge of best practices and the leader of municipal recreation in Massachusetts. We will continue to be the passionate professionals you have come to know, working hard to provide the most beautiful parks and the most exceptional recreation experiences.

Respectfully submitted, David Horowitz Bari Jarvis Park Board Chairman Director of Parks and Recreation

This report provides an overview of the activities, services and highlights for 2017. As with all of our programs, services and facilities, we invite you to “Discover” and experience the “Benefits of Parks and Recreation.”

Community Benefits ♦Increased property value♦Attracting new residents♦Provide safe places to play♦Increased Tourism ♦Develop community pride and unity♦The enjoyment of nature Personal Benefits Be happier ♦Feel better about “you” ♦Build a strong and healthy body and mind♦Reduce stress♦Build family unity♦Relax♦FUN “Discover the Benefits!”

PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Permanent Building Committee was established by the Select Board in June of 2017. The committee has been charged with the following: “The function and duties of the Permanent Town Building Committee are to advise the Town Manager and the Select Board on the future needs for Town buildings and to review and comment on capital projects related to Town buildings including Schools. The committee serves as an advisory design review committee and is to review all new construction and/renovations of town buildings that will cost the town more than $50,000.00. The Select Board has charged us with the responsibility to evaluate the use of buildings and advise on the current use of space, and ideas for improvement. We will monitor large maintenance projects, and advise on the progress. We will maintain an inventory of buildings, and advise on the long term building needs. Currently, there is one large building project, the construction of a new Department of Public Works facility that was approved by the town voters in May of 2017 which the committee is overseeing. We have met with the Town Manager, architect and project manager eight times, have reviewed the design, and have made multiple suggestions on how to improve the usage of the space. Currently, we are in the process of value engineering to keep the project in budget. The project has gone out for bid and we will review those bids in 2018. Additionally, under consideration by the town, is the construction of a new Adult Center at Greenwood Park. In May of 2017, $250,000 was approved by the Town to proceed with the hiring of an architect and to conduct studies at Greenwood. A survey has been performed, a Design Selection Committee was formed, and Catlin and Petrovik Architects were hired. The architect met with the Directors of the Town Departments to review both existing and future programming needs at the park. A preliminary site plan and building design were reviewed multiple times by the Building Committee and we are pleased to report that we have a design that will meet both the needs of our current senior residents, the rising senior residents, and will also improve the sports space for all of the residents with the new gymnasium. That plan has now been submitted to the Select Board with the endorsement that this plan be brought to the voters for approval of funds for the construction of both a new Adult Center and Community Gymnasium. The Committee is aware that our work has only begun on the task assigned by the Select Board, and we will continue in 2018 to work towards analyzing all of the needs of our town buildings in compliance with the directive given by the Select Board. We would like to thank the Town Manager, COA Director James Leyden, and Parks and Rec Director Bari Jarvis for the efforts they have expended to ensure we have the appropriate information on their Departments for our review. We would also like to thank the previous DPW Committee and the Select Board Adult Center Building Committee for proving us with the significant work previously performed by those committees on these two projects. The voting members of this committee for FY 2017: Marybeth Morris, Chris Cove, Peter Greenberg, Jim Moulton, Bill Dierken, David Appleman and Marybeth Bergeron

Respectfully submitted, Marybeth Bergeron, Chairman of the Longmeadow Permanent Building Committee

PLANNING BOARD

To the residents of Longmeadow:

ANR (Approval Not Required under the subdivision control law) Plans – endorsed: 1. 824 and 832 Converse Street; 2. 168 and 138 Dunn Road; 3. Genesis House, Converse Street; 4. Greenwich Road and Park Drive; 5. Dwight Road; 6. 123 Englewood Road; and 7. 734R and734 Longmeadow Street. Site and Design Review and Sign Applications for 2017: 1. CVS, 746 Bliss Road, Sign Application – approved; 2. Pride Stations, 1730 Longmeadow Street, Site and Design Application – not approved; 3. Verizon (new business), 744 Bliss Road, Sign Application – approved; 4. Great Harvest Bread Store & Café (new business), 714 Bliss Road, Site and Design Application–approved with waiver; 5. Longmeadow Shops, 720 Bliss Road, new tenant façade – approved with waiver; 6. Medical/office development on the corner of Dwight Road and Maple Street, Site and Design Application–approved; 7. Great Harvest Bread Co., 714 Bliss Road, Sign Application – approved; 8. 471 Longmeadow Street, change of use from retail to food service facility, Colvest Group–approved with waiver; 9. Longmeadow Country Club, 400 Shaker Road, Site and Design Application – approved with waiver; 10. Alex’s Bagels, 398 Longmeadow Street, change of use from retail to food service facility–approved with waiver; and 11. Talbot’s (new business), 720 Bliss Road, Sign Application – approved

Pride has filed multiple litigations regarding Pride's Site and Design Review application against, e.g., the Planning Board.

Planning Board recommendations to Town Meeting for changes to the Zoning By-laws included a prohibition on marijuana establishments, undersized and infill lots, side yard setbacks, and commercial window signage. The Board voted against recommending a citizen petition to restrict the presence of livestock, bees and poultry.

Respectfully submitted, Donald Holland, Chair

POLICE DEPARTMENT

On behalf of the members of the Longmeadow Police Department, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Honorable Select Board, Town Manager Stephen Crane, and all the department heads for their assistance this past year. The men and women of the LPD were hired because of their unwavering integrity, high ethical standards, intelligence, courage, and selflessness. Procedural Justice is the new catchphrase and the cornerstone of the 21st century policing model prescribed by the President’s Commission which includes four central principles; treating people with dignity and respect, giving citizen voice during encounters, being neutral in decision making and conveying trustworthy motives. Although inspiring, this model mirrors the policing style and culture that the LPD has been practicing, honing, and will continue to employ during all encounters with the public. The Town of Longmeadow continues to be a safe community with a relatively low crime rate. The officers responded to 20,429 calls for service, an increase of 18% over last year; for an average of 56 calls per day. Officers conducted 1,367 motor vehicle stops, responded to 357 motor vehicle crashes and affected 71 arrests. There were 53 reports of cars entered, a 66% decrease from the previous year. The vehicle in each incent was left unlocked. The most effective way to avoid becoming a victim is to secure your property. There was one new hire this year, Dispatcher Shawn Montagna who received 120 hours of training before being assigned to the 12:00AM-8:00 AM shift. Captain Gary Fontaine and Sgt. Mazzaferro initiated an innovative program with the goal of reducing crime, crashes and traffic violations by employing a Data-Driven Approach to Crime and Traffic Safety. DDACTS is an operational model that uses the integration of location-based crime and traffic data to establish effective and efficient methods for deploying law enforcement and other resources. During the first year of DDACTS, officers and supervisors conducted 3,418 DDACTS posts, spent 1,398 hours in the DDACTS Zone, conducted 169 traffic stops, and made three arrests. Comparison data from years 2016 to 2017 indicates that the DDACTS initiative was a monumental success; a 22% decrease in crashes and a 91% decrease in B&E auto in the first year of implementation. Thanks to a benefactor, Tasers were issued to officers after receiving six hours of training and certified in their deployment. This less than lethal weapon is a vital tool that is added to the officer’s toolbox and provides greater flexibility in the performance of their job. Being able to neutralize an assaultive individual before deploying deadly force protects the officer, the combatant and reduces legal exposure and liability. Officer Christopher Jurkowski was certified as an instructor, and Sgt. William Albano supervises training and deployment. Providing a safe and livable community for all residents is our primary goal and engaging in tactical training while educating stakeholders is a prerequisite. Captain Fontaine, SRO Chaplin, and fire department representatives developed “Bomb Response” protocols adopting public safety best practices while tailoring it to this community. This information was shared with the school department, and a comprehensive response plan implemented. Also, officers participated in 6-hour active shooter training at Wolf Swamp School. The training consisted of both classroom and practical exercise. The MSP Stop Team provided the training free of charge. Introduced this year was the medic component, whereby, Fire Department paramedics either evacuated or attended to the injured. This is a big step in response and scene management protocols. I would like to commend Fire Chief John Dearborn for his forward thinking and support. Longmeadow is the only town in Western Massachusetts, and one of only a handful in the state where the PD and FD train together. I am pleased to report that WESTCOMM was awarded a $1,300,000.00 Development Grant from the State 911 Department. WESTCOMM is an emerging regional dispatch center to be housed in Chicopee and will service Longmeadow and Chicopee by providing professional public safety dispatch services. The funding is earmarked to hire a director, purchase and install communication equipment including radio consoles, a computer-aided dispatch program and record management system. With emerging technologies and escalating demands, dispatching has evolved into a unique and highly skilled profession that requires advanced training and continuous oversight. In order to provide the best professional service to our community, we are confident a regional dispatch center will be in operation within two years. I would like to acknowledge Lt. Robert Stocks who was instrumental in acquiring and managing the grant. Other grants awarded to the LPD include $1,760.00 for CO detectors, $2,475.00 to offset tuition costs for the enrollment of two supervisors in executive development training, $2,500.00 from the Governor’s Highway Traffic Bureau Enforcement Grant and a $1,800.00 Pedestrian Safety Grant. A drone with camera attachment was donated to the PD. Although all applications of use are still being explored, this $8,000.00 piece of equipment will be useful in search and rescue missions, accident reconstruction and developing traffic mitigation plans. I intend to share this technology with other departments in the furtherance of their mission. To utilize the drone in low light applications, a FLIR will need to be purchased at an estimated cost of $6,000.00. Both Sgt. Eric Wisnouskas and Det. Ewen MacEachern are to be commended for their work on this project.

The LPD entered into an agreement with Sheriff Nick Cocchi who now offers regional Lock-Up at the Hampden County House of Corrections at no charge. This provides the LPD an opportunity to transport prisoners to the Ludlow facility to be held until arraignment. The HCHOC is better suited to handle prisoners especially those who suffer from withdrawals due to drug addiction and medical conditions. This will benefit the LPD since prisoners who are unable to make bail, can be held for up to 72 hours. K9 Kai and handler Officer Amanda VanBuskirk continue to work well as partners while honing their skills. Teamwork was a key to their success this year. In the past twelve months, K-9 Kai was deployed 41 times; building searches with open doors; tracks for house and car breaks; tracks for missing persons; area searches; narcotics searches, and article searches for evidence. Also, K-9 Kai has performed nine public demonstrations, assisted other agencies with demonstrations and five school searches including LHS. At the open house event, several hundred residents and their families had an opportunity to meet and learn how he helps our town. Kai was also invited to help provide security at the Barnes Air Show and Big E. The Police Department continues to work with our community partners including the Coalition of Longmeadow for a Substance-Free Community (CLOSE) by attending and participating in various drug informational symposiums. We recognize that working with stakeholders is the most effective way to reduce drug and alcohol use among our youth. School Resource Officer (SRO) Pamela Chaplin increased her presence in both the middle and elementary schools with a 33% increase of calls for service in the middle schools and a 10% increase in the elementary schools. If this trend continues, it may be necessary to assign another officer to these grade levels to ease the work load. Some of the investigations she managed this year included “sexting”, larcenies, illicit drugs, assaults, sexual assaults, child custody, bullying, harassment, M/V operation & domestic issues. Her presence continues to elicit positive feedback from the school administrators, parents, and students. Timely information via social media through the department’s Facebook page and Twitter account including traffic alerts, crime trends, arrests and other information of interest continue to be posted by Sgt. Jurkowski, Officers Makara, VanBuskirk, Pooler, and Rowley. This has proven to be an invaluable tool for sharing relevant information with the community. The number of followers has grown from 2,980 last year to over 3,790 today. LPD Officers Mendrala, MacElhiney, Makara, Pooler, and Lombardi continue to be a visible presence in the community by patrolling our parks and business districts on bicycles. Officers VanBuskirk, Det. Rex-Bernashe, Pooler & Lombardi, presented another Rape Aggression Defense Training (RAD). This year Debbie House, a civilian, joined the training staff. Her perspective added significance to the program. During two sessions, 28 women learned how to defend themselves and create distance if attacked. This continues to be a sought-after program. The second year of the NEW Citizen Police Academy was an overwhelming success with both Captain Fontaine and Sgt. Carl Mazzaferro overseeing the program. Officers volunteered their time to instruct 15 “citizen recruits” in various areas of police work. The Officers who volunteered were Sergeants Andrew Fullerton and William Albano, Officers Pamela Chaplin, Peter “Chip” MacElhiney, Andrew Makara, Amanda VanBuskirk, Det. Danielle Rex-Bernashe, Det. Ewen MacEachern, Chris Jurkowski, Eric Chapdelaine, and K9 Kai. The October public safety “open house” was a resounding success drawing more than 500 adults and children. I would like to thank Sue Lemnios, Marie Angelides, Allen Nadler and Eleni Bazos. Their tireless efforts helped make this year’s event a success. The Longmeadow Police Department in partnership with Massachusetts Safe Routes to School and parents sponsored a Bicycle Safety Rodeo at Longmeadow High School where twenty-five children participated in the one-hour event. The event included a safety inspection for both bicycle and bicycle helmet and an obstacle safety course. Traffic Sgt. Mazzaferro also launched the “Walking School Bus” program and restored the Halloween Safety program; assisted by Officer Eric Chapdelaine. Officer Christopher Jurkowski initiated the “Camera Registration Program” a valuable tool to help us fight crime. By registering the locations of your surveillance system, residents and business owners can provide valuable video information to help us solve a crime. Please check out our website for additional details. I would like to thank all officers and staff for their cooperation as we advance towards the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission’s accreditation process. This year we completed the second phase and received “Certification,” a monumental task which necessitates that policies be reviewed, re-written and added to the Administration & Operations Manual (AOM). Since the beginning, this has been a group effort, and input from both the Supervisor’s and Patrol Officer’s union has been invaluable and in my opinion, produced a more comprehensive and user-friendly policy manual. Through this process, the LPD has realized a positive transformation in both operations and facility improvements including: • Efficient and consistent service delivery. • Enhance evidence and property handling procedures. • Improve holding facility by adding suicide prevention hardware in compliance with state standards. • Streamline the filing system in compliance with industry standards; Medical, Personnel, Citizen Complaints, Internal Investigations, & Discipline. • Improve citizen complaint reporting mechanism and investigative procedures. • Update more than 81 policies or 159 standards in compliance with Police best practices and industry standards. Achieving Certification is a distinguished honor that only twenty law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts can declare with the Longmeadow Police Department being the first in Hampden County. As I mentioned previously, developing a policy manual to guarantee the operational readiness of the department while ensuring policies, procedures, rules and regulations are compatible with modern professional standards requires a team effort. I want to thank all officers and staff for their continued cooperation and commitment to enhancing the professional status of the LPD while improving the delivery of service to the citizens we serve. I would like to recognize Lt. Stocks who has spent countless hours over the last eight months, developing and writing policies that not only comply with accreditation standards but were explicitly tailored to the operations of our department and the need of this community.

Although his efforts are notable, he did not do it alone. Since the beginning, this has been a team effort, and input from representatives of the Supervisor’s, Patrol Officer’s and Dispatcher’s union has been invaluable. Although some officers and staff were more involved than others, everyone played a role in our success. I would like to recognize Capt. Gary Fontaine, Sgt. Eric Wisnouskas, Sgt. William Albano, Sgt. Carl Mazzaferro, Officer Mark Mendrala, SRO Pamela Chaplin, Officer Andrew Makara, Officer Michael Pooler, Det. Danielle Rex-Bernashe, Det. Ewen MacEachern Dispatcher Carrie Wescott and Administrative Assistant Carolyn Lee. This is a milestone to be touted, and I am proud to be affiliated with a Massachusetts Accreditation Commission’s Certified Department. The mission of the Longmeadow Police Department is “To Protect and Serve.” We look forward and will continue to provide the exceptional service that you have come to recognize as our hallmark.

Sincerely, Chief John Stankiewicz

POLICE PERSONNEL ROSTER Chief John D. Stankiewicz

Supervisors Gary R. Fontaine - Captain Robert A. Stocks - Lieutenant Andrew M. Fullerton – Sergeant Eric J. Wisnouskas - Sergeant William J. Albano – Sergeant Michael C. Jurkowski – Sergeant Carl V. Mazzaferro - Sergeant Patrol Officers Donald E. Jacek Amanda M. VanBuskirk Scot W. Meara Brandon J. Mahoney Mark T. Mendrala Danielle L. Rex-Bernashe Pamela J. Chaplin Ewen A. MacEachern Brian M. Donaldson Michael S. Pooler Peter S. MacElhiney Robert C. Lombardi Andrew J. Makara Kevin R. Rowley Jeffrey A. Myers Christopher T. Jurkowski Mathew N. Chaplin Eric Chapdelaine Administrative Assistant Carolyn Lee

Reserve Officer Timothy Andre

Dispatchers Carrie Wescott Nathan Higgins Nancy Bennett Shawn Montagna Adam Sandler

PERSONS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY 2017 2016 Male 56 Male 66 Female 15 Female 13

Adult 70 Adult 79 Juvenile 1 Juvenile 0 Total 71 Total 79

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS 2017 2016 Warnings 1,161 Warnings 1,237 Civil Complaints 102 Civil Complaints 151 Complaint App. 69 Complaint App. 78 Arrests 35 Arrests 44 Total 1,367 Total 1,510

Incidents 2017 (Calls for Service) - 20,836 Incidents 2016 (Calls for Service) - 17,284

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

To the Residents of the Town of Longmeadow, the Select Board & Town Manager:

The Purchasing Department supports all town departments, including the school department in the procurement of quality supplies and services at competitive pricing; while promoting fair public competition and compliance with procurement laws. In addition to procurement, the Purchasing Department is responsible for monitoring procurement practices of all departments and facilitates contract administration to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procurement laws governing supplies, services, public works, construction and design services. Contracts are administered and maintained for purchases of $10,000 and greater. The Purchasing Department utilizes an online bid listing service to publish and promote open competition and easy access to bid and proposal solicitations. The bid listing service is linked to the Town’s Purchasing Department page on the town website. Approximately 38 bids and Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations were administered in 2017 for purchase of supplies and services and construction. Some of the selected bid and RFP solicitations for 2017 include: Complete streets prioritization plan, grounds and highway supply, on-call construction services for various trades, HVAC maintenance and annual service, tree trimming and removal services, auditing services, service contracts for inspection and service of underground pipeline, lawn sprinkler repair, mailing and billing services, guardrail replacement, pavement replacement and maintenance, sidewalk replacement, Branch Street and Sunset Lane water main replacement, Police Department AC project, activities bus transportation services, power load system for ambulances, and the solicitation for proposals to lease space at the Blinn Tennis Courts for the installation of a cell tower. There are also other bids for supplies and services, construction and public works. When appropriate and advantageous, state contract, GSA contracts and cooperative bid contracts were also utilized. Purchasing Department successes garnered during 2017 include some of the following highlights: 1) Instead of relying on the state contract for winter sale, the Town solicited bids independently for winter road salt. Pricing was obtained that is lower and more favorable than the state contract pricing. The annual estimated savings is $25,330 compared to the state contract supply option. 2) Facilitated the bid solicitation for a collaboration of 11 surrounding towns for solid waste disposal services which increased buying power in order to obtain volume regional pricing. 3) Heating oil was consumed during the winter at a locked price of $1.464 per gallon. 4) Facilitated online auctions of surplus property and raised approximately $13,600 from auctions posted on govdeals.com. 5) The Town solicited proposals for the lease of land to install a monopole cell tower on the Blinn Tennis Courts parcel. The contract award which is pending permit authorization will strengthen the wireless network and help reduce dropped call zones. The contract will also generate a base income of $1,080,000 over the 30 year term of the contract ($36,000 per year). Additional income from the contract will be generated from the record high 50% co-location revenue share the Town will receive when additional communications carriers co-locate on the tower. This may likely be a multi-million dollar revenue source for the Town, and will generate additional commercial property tax income. 6) The sidewalk replacement bid resulted in a $53,095 savings as a result of more vendors competing and bidding at lower unit price compared to the previous year’s contract. The Purchasing Department is staffed by the Procurement Manager Chad Thompson who is the Town’s designated MCPPO (Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official). Maria Fitzgibbons, fulltime Accounting Clerk from the Town Accountant’s office provides part-time administrative support to the Purchasing Department.

Respectfully submitted, Chad Thompson, Procurement Manager MCPPO Staff: Maria Fitzgibbons, Accounting Clerk (shared staff with Accounting Department)

RECYCLING COMMISSION

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Recycling Commission is pleased to report another outstanding year of recycling progress by the Town of Longmeadow and its residents. Totals of material recycled and thus diverted from trash disposal continue to remain impressive. As a Commission we continue to look for ways to provide opportunities for our residents to increase their recycling and to reduce their trash. This is a winning effort since the Town receives income from the sale of recyclables and then saves by reducing the amount of trash for which we must pay disposal costs. Some examples of these opportunities during this past year include:  Sponsored a paper shredding event held at the High School parking lot as part of our annual Earth Day celebration. This affords an easier way to recycle shredded paper. Upwards of 10,000 pounds of paper were processed for Longmeadow residents.  Subsidized a Household Hazardous Waste disposal event in coordination with neighboring communities providing an opportunity for residents to get rid of difficult wastes. 77 cars with 1,139 gallons of household hazardous waste were safely collected and disposed from Longmeadow.

 Working with DPW and Waste Management, limits were enforced on the size of curbside trash containers. Town regulations limit the size of containers or bags to 36 gallons. Additional amounts of trash can be disposed in purchased blue Longmeadow trash bags. This program encourages greater recycling and less trash.  Our regional recycling facility has begun to accept certain bulky rigid plastic. Subsequently, the Recycling Commission purchased, with a state grant, a new roll-off container for the Recycling Center to give our residents an opportunity to recycle these large items, increase their recycling and reduce their trash. Additional projects undertaken by the Commission this year were built on concerns and issues recognized during the previous year. Last year the Recycling Commission became aware of problems associated with plastic grocery and newspaper bags mixed in with recycling material. These bags cannot be recycled at curbside because they clog up the equipment at the regional recycling facility. Plastic bags can and should be recycled at many local retail stores which use large amounts of plastic wrapping and use a specialized recycling facility. These bags are then processed to make new material such as composite woods for construction. This year we asked school students to help publicize this issue and they responded magnificently. Teachers collected student projects, posters and videos and forwarded them to the Commission. We reviewed approximately 50 submissions and awarded cash prizes to the winners. Winners also presented their projects at a meeting of the School Committee. Their projects were shown on Local Access television and were honored at Longmeadow Days where the projects were displayed. We are grateful for the cooperation demonstrated by school officials and teachers and for the enthusiasm of all the students who participated. Special thanks are due to Ginger Reiter, Liz Bone, and Kim King who spear-headed this effort on behalf of the Commission. In 2004 the Recycling Commission published a RECYCLOPEDIA. This booklet was designed to provide information on what and how to recycle. In it we included information on Longmeadow’s curbside trash and recycling program as well as information on managing such items as automotive products, paints, bulky items, hazardous materials and composting. In the intervening years much has changed and the Commission has taken on a comprehensive re-write of the 30 page booklet. We expect publication of the new Recyclopedia in 2018. Finally we are working with the DPW to review the management, operation and function of the Swap Shop at the Recycling Center. We have agreed to undertake research on how other towns handle their swap shops and balance the opportunities for reuse and recycling of material. The success of the town’s recycling program at the Recycling Center relies heavily on the efforts of the Department of Public Works and the dedicated employees who have provided a professional approach to an effective and efficient recycling operation. Dedicated Recycling Commission members have contributed significant time and effort to the success of these ventures.

Respectfully submitted, Irwin Pers, Chair, Dawn Barkman, Bob Spaulding, Vice Chair Liz Bone, Arlene Miller, Ed Dzielenski, and Ginger Reiter

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

To The Honorable Select Board:

The Board of Registrars conducted three voter registration sessions for the following: The Annual Town Meeting was held on May 9, 2017, voter registration was held on April 19, 2017, the Annual Town Election was held on June 13, 2017, voter registration was held on May 24, 2017, a Special Town Meeting was held on November 7, 2017, voter registration was held on October 27, 2017. As of December 31, 2017 there were 11,673 registered voters in town, down 144 voters from the previous year. The breakdown of voters is as follows:  5,807 Unenrolled (not affiliated with any party or political designation)  3,482 Democrats  2,232 Republicans  7 Green Rainbow  1 Green Party USA  32 Libertarian  5 MA Independent Party  4 American Independent  6 Inter 3rd Party  3 Pirate Party  1 Pizza Party  84 United Independent Party  4 Conservative  2 Socialist  1 World Citizens Party  2 Working Families

Voters often inquire how one becomes an Election Officer. The procedure begins with the Democratic and Republican Town Committees. Voters who are not registered in a party may contact the Town Clerk’s Office. Each year a list of interested persons wishing to serve as election officers is submitted to the Select Board by June 30th. The Select Board appoints Election Officers between July 15th and August 15th for a one year term beginning September 1st. Election officers perform an important civic function and the Registrar of Voters wish to recognize their dedication and to express appreciation for their efforts on behalf of the voters of Longmeadow.

Respectfully submitted, Joseph S. Kennedy, Emanuel Wenig and Gerard Nolet

RULES COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Select Board:

During the past year, the Longmeadow Rules Committee has met to discuss various issues regarding the town meeting, including (i) the merits of permitting more than 5 people speaking on both sides of an issue, (ii) the merits of allowing cutting off debate or continuing, (iii) the placement of articles on the Town Warrant, and (iv) having the meeting broken up into two meetings. We have had continued discussion on the use of technology for town voting. The Committee has also written to the Town regarding providing childcare services and to the Select Board to encourage communication between the Board and the Moderator in scheduling of articles on the Town Warrant for the Town Meeting.

Respectfully submitted, Louis Robin, Chair

LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

The Vision of Longmeadow Public Schools declares that “Students completing an education at Longmeadow Public Schools will be fully capable of excelling in a global community.” During the 2017-2018 school year, several accomplishments and milestones marked our progress toward fulfilling this vision. Most notably, Longmeadow Public Schools completed the process of establishing a 3-year District Improvement Plan (DIP). With 3 overarching goals, 21 intermediate objectives and 62 measures of success, the plan ambitiously charts a course for the District’s continuous growth and improvement over the next three years. It reflects the input that Longmeadow Public School stakeholders provided via an extensive staff and community survey last year and it is also a reflection of existing School Improvement Plans, School Committee Goals, and DESE Standards for District Effectiveness. The 3 principal goals of the District Improvement Plan are: 1. Social Emotional Learning: To foster school cultures that are inclusive of all learners and staff and that support their diverse social and emotional needs. 2. Differentiation of Curriculum and Instructional Practice: To improve student learning through the differentiation of curriculum and instructional practice. 3. Curriculum Alignment: To provide consistent learning experiences across grade levels and schools through the improved alignment, delivery and assessment of the curriculum. We are confident that our adherence to this plan will sustain our commitment to our motto “Eyes on the Child –Learning.” In 2017-2018, LPS secured a highly competitive federal grant, the Drug Free Community Grant, to assist the community with illegal substance use prevention and intervention. The Drug Free Communities Grant provides the community with $125,000 annually, for five years, to mobilize individuals and strengthen local partnerships in an effort to reduce youth substance use. As part of the grant, LPS hired Mr. Paul McNeil as the Drug Free Community Program Director. Mr. McNeil brings extensive experience in coalition building and a thorough understanding of the federal grant system. LPS welcomed three new administrators to the Administrative Team this year. Ms. Amy Bostian, as the Principal of Blueberry Hill School; Ms. Nicole Paris-Kro as the Assistant Principal at Williams Middle School and Dr. Neil Gile re-joined LPS as the Principal of Williams Middle School. The District continued to engage parents through the Special Programs Speaker Series. LPS hosted Mr. John O’Sullivan, Director of the Changing the Game Project. Mr. O’Sullivan met with student athletes to discuss how to build positive team culture both on and off the field. He also met with Longmeadow Recreation Department youth coaches on how to build stronger team cultures and run more effective practices and games; and with parents and community members on ways we can help children perform to their potential, while giving them ownership and enjoyment of their sports experience. Our second Special Programs event was the airing of Screenagers, a powerful documentary depicting the impact of technology on children’s lives. Finally, Dr. Ned Hallowell, a highly recognized international speaker and author of CrazyBusy: Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap! engaged parents in understanding how to “unsnarl our frenzied lives.” The partnership between LPS and the wider community is also reflected in the support the District received from the Longmeadow Educational Endowment (LEEF). In November, 2017, LEEF formally awarded 33 foundation grants to LPS teachers totaling nearly $74,000. The grants create exciting opportunities for enrichment and extension for all our students.

In December, 2017, the district was informed by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) that Longmeadow was not eligible, at this time, for a construction, renovation or repair grant to address the facility-related needs of the Town’s two aging middle school buildings. The news was disappointing, but not surprising. The MSBA’s school building grant program is highly competitive and districts often have to submit multiple Statements of Interest before becoming eligible. The School Committee anticipates working with town officials to submit another application prior to the April 13, 2018 deadline. In the fall, LPS received the results of the new, rigorous state assessments that students in grades 3-8 experienced in the spring of 2017. Called the “Next-Generation” MCAS test, the test set a new performance baseline for students, schools, districts and the state. (High School students took the original version of the MCAS which is slowly being phased out.) As anticipated, Longmeadow students significantly outperformed their peers across the state. Indeed, Longmeadow Public Schools continues to be recognized as one of the highest performing school districts in the state. In 2017, Niche, a website that researches and ranks U.S School districts, identified Longmeadow Public Schools as the 18th Best School District in Massachusetts and gave the District an overall grade of A+. Niche’s rankings also placed Longmeadow as the 165th best school district in the United States. Given that 10,574 districts were evaluated, this ranking places Longmeadow among the top 2% of school districts nationwide.

Respectfully submitted, M. Martin O’Shea, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools

SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL STAFF SCHOOL YEAR 2016-2017 Name Position Date of Start Education ADMINISTRATION M. Martin O'Shea, Superintendent of Schools 2016 Northeastern University Ed. D. Westfield State College Stonehill College Susan Bertrand Asst Superintendent-Learning 2000 (2014) American International College Jean Fontaine Director of Pupil Services 2000 (2016) University of Massachusetts Thomas Mazza Asst. Supt. Finance & Oper. 2007 Western New England College Nicholas Jorge Director of Technology 2015 Western New England College Dianne Georgantas Administrative Assistant 2000 (2005) Bay Path College BLUEBERRY HILL SCHOOL Amy Bostian Principal 2017 Teacher's College - Columbia Univ. Worcester State College Victoria Allatt Physical Education 1988 New England College Northcentral University Teresa Anderson Kindergarten 1986 Westfield State College Chelsea Berry Math Specialist 2013 Bridgewater State University Elizabeth Boffoli Grade 5 1992 Our Lady of the Elms College Westfield State College Maureen Briere Grade 1 2006 Sacred Heart University Katie Burke Grade 1 2016 Colby-Sawyer College Angelique Colby LLD 2013 Bay Path College Erica Conklin Grade 4 2015 Westfield State University Aline Davis Grade 2 2000 Georgetown University Deanna Doucette Grade 3 2004 Bay Path College Elizabeth Goddard Resource Room 2013 University of Mass - Boston Magdalen College Charlene Griffin Literacy Coach 2013 Boston College University of Notre Dame Michelle Hanson Grade 4 2011 Salem State College Providence College Suzanne Higgins Grade 3 2001 Smith College Boston University Kris Joyal Physical Education 2007 Springfield College Westfield State College Moira Joyce Librarian 2005 Assumption College American International College Cambridge College Stacey Kinsman Grade 2 2017 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College

Diana Landry Grade 2 1996 Westfield State College Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College Anne Linehan Reading Specialist 2006 Bay Path College Lynn Marinone Grade 5 2003 Western New England University Bay Path College Teresa Mendoza Grade 4 2006 University of Massachusetts Kristin Murphy Kindergarten 2013 Smith College College of Our Lady of the Elms Nancy O'Brien Kindergarten 1992 Southern CT State University American International College Michelle Pantuosco Grade 1 2013 Bay Path College American International College Lesli Pechulis Art 1997 University of Massachusetts Patrick Penti Grade 4 2002 University of Massachusetts Westfield State University Lauren Pisano Resource Room 2011 Westfield State College Bridgewater State College Jennifer Quynn-Dale Music 1992 University of North Carolina Boston University Elizabeth Renola Resource Room 2006 St. Michael's College The Graduate College of St. Rose Janice Rivera Grade 1 2017 American International College Paula Ruyffelaert Grade 3 1994 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Cynthia Schultz Grade 4 2002 Our Lady of the Elms College University of Massachusetts Silvia Scott Instructional Technology 2012 Lesley College Nottingham Trent University University of Connecticut Lucy Shrenker Music 2010 Westfield State College University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Jennifer Thompson Grade 5 2006 Penn. State University St. Joseph's College Karen Williams Grade 2 1999 Smith College Westfield State College Anne Walthouse English Lang. Learner 2008 College of the Holy Cross Lisa Wykowski LLD 2015 American International College Hartwick College CENTER SCHOOL Donna Hutton Principal 1994 (2009) University of Massachusetts Paige Anderson Grade 5 2016 Assumption College Jill Bombardier Grade 5 2015 Western New England College University of Massachusetts Amy Brydges Kindergarten 2002 Colby College Lesley University Rachael Campos Grade 1 2017 University of Massachusetts Framingham State University Erin Capotosto Physical Education 2011 Westfield State College Springfield College Emily Collins Special Needs LLC - LOA 2015 Salem State University College of the Holy Cross Erin Craft Grade 3 2015 University of New Haven Bucknell University Colleen Cummings Math Resource Room 2007 Boston College Melissa Drysdale Music 2009 University of Massachusetts McGill University Valarie Fritz Reading Specialist 2013 American International College Kristen Gauthier Physical Education 2008 Westfield State College University of Massachusetts

Danielle Geoffrion Grade 2 2016 Our Lady of the Elms College Westfield State University Kaila Gildersleeve Grade 2 2015 Westfield State University Kristin Giuggio Resource Room 2003 St. Michael's College Laura Giuggio Instructional Technology 2012 Westfield State College University of Dayton Nicole Glading Grade 4 2015 Westfield State College Margaret Goldman Art 2003 Hampshire College University of Massachusetts Catherine Grant Resource Room 2008 Wheelock College Northeastern University Lauren Heaton LLD 2010 Springfield College Andrea Hinkamper Kindergarten 2015 Hood College Ashley Iancu Grade 1 2014 Bay Path University Simmons College Moira Joyce Librarian 2005 Assumption College American International College Cambridge College Karen Kadis Grade 1 1989 Tufts University Juliet Keenan Resource Room 2014 Westfield State College Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College Julia Longo Grade 3 2007 Western New England College American International College Julia Manna Grade 5 2013 Teachers College, Columbia Univ Bryn Mawr College Antese McColgan Grade 4 2002 University of Massachusetts Arlene McLean Grade 4 2005 St. Michael's College Beth Mengwasser Grade 4 1996 University of Massachusetts Lesley College Jennifer Mulcahy Librarian 2017 University of Massachusetts University of Rhode Island Jessica O'Malley Special Needs LLC 2017 Westfield State College Wheelock College Karen Palazzi Kindergarten 1977 Springfield College Westfield State College Jamie Quinn Grade 5 1989 Syracuse University American International College Karen Rafferty Literacy Coach (retire 9/17) 1992 S.U.N.Y. Jessica Reed Math Resource Room 2017 Mount Holyoke College Westfield State College Jennifer Salvatore Grade 1 2014 Westfield State University Jennifer Serafino Grade 2 2014 Boston College Lucy Shrenker Music 2010 Westfield State College University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Heather Silva Grade 5 2016 Westfield State College Vanessa Vigna Literacy Coach 2017 University of WA - Seattle College of William and Mary WOLF SWAMP ROAD SCHOOL Elizabeth Nelson, Ed. D. Principal 2014 (2016) American International College Springfield College Syracuse University Lynn Adzima Literacy Coach 2012 Elms College Westfield State College Kimberly Ayers Resource Room 2016 American International College Bay Path College

Kelleen Batchelor Grade 5 2016 Bay Path College Cathy Bodzinski Resource/Autism 2004 Westfield State College Peter Bradshaw Physical Education 1996 Ithaca College Springfield College Wendy Case Librarian 2017 Nova Southeastern University Florida State University Susan Dufraine Instructional Technology 2005 American International College Framingham State College Cambridge College Lindsey Fenton Grade 1 2015 Central Connecticut State University Western New England College Kristina Gagne Reading 1992 University of New Hampshire Nicole Holmes Grade 1 2011 Lewis and Clark College St. Olaf College Kris Joyal Physical Education 2007 Springfield College Westfield State College Jamie Lacourciere-Fonseca Kindergarten 2014 Cambridge College Western New England College Tamara Laplante Grade 3 2016 Springfield College Ashley Latkofsky Grade 4 2015 American International College Bay Path College Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College Catherine Lemay Grade 2 2005 University of Massachusetts Our Lady of the Elms College Megan Lockwood Resource Room 2014 University of Massachusetts Northeastern University Krishna Longanecker Librarian (resigned Oct, 2017) 2011 Our Lady of the Elms College Manchester College Pamela Lynam Kindergarten 1996 Springfield College Rebecca McKittrick Kindergarten 2015 Lesley University Framingham State College Nancy Camerote Moriarty Math Resource Room 2005 Boston College University of Notre Dame Mary O'Brien Grade 3 2005 Providence College College of St. Rose Kimberly Pitoniak Resource Room 1996 Fitchburg State College Westfield State College Rebecca Powell Grade 1 2003 Boston College Christopher Pratt Grade 5 2005 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Allison Robinson Grade 2 2004 Coby-Sawyer College Cambridge College Heidi Salz Art 1997 University of Massachusetts Dale Skowera Grade 4 1999 University of Massachusetts Daryl Veysey Grade 2 1998 Skidmore College Amy Westhaver Music 2014 University of Phoenix Ithaca College Donna Young Grade 3 2004 University of Massachusetts Catherine Zawrotney Grade 4 2013 College of Our Lady of the Elms Westfield State College Gail Zguro Grade 5 1998 Westfield State College GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL Nikcole Allen Principal 2012 Springfield College

Bridget Dullea Asst. Principal 2011 (2016) University of Massachusetts Trinity College Syracuse University Renee Brown Grade 6 1987 Slippery Rock State College Westfield State College Michael Carney Music - LOA 2012 University of Massachusetts Cara Crandall, Ed. D. English 2010 University of Massachusetts MA College of Liberal Arts Emerson College Maryellen Fazio-Gallant Science 2010 Fordham University Univ. of Mount Saint Vincent Laura Fitzgerald Mathematics 2017 Western New England College University of Massachusetts Kelly Gallo Physical Education 2017 Springfield College Jennifer Grader Spanish 2003 Our Lady of the Elms College Colleen Grady Music 2017 Ithaca College University of Massachusetts William Griffin Art 2015 Springfield College University of Massachusetts Shannon Jarry Grade 6 2010 Sacred Heart University Westfield State University Dorien Jones Mathematics 1999 Lesley College California State College Mitchell Knowles Guidance Counselor 2016 Cambridge College Westfield State College Lianne Lajoie Social Studies 2008 Westfield State College Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College Clarisse Lizotte French 2003 Our Lady of the Elms College Scott McGinley Library/Media Specialist 2016 Simmons College St. Catherine University Boston University Sarah Milbier Resource Room 2016 Westfield State College Joshua Murphy Music (resigned Dec, 2017) 2017 University of Connecticut University of Bridgeport Jessica Nash LLC 2008 Southern New Hampshire University Our Lady of the Elms College Susan Newton Mathematics 1995 Westfield State College Kyle Noonan Grade 6 2016 Westfield State College Pamela Novak Science 1996 Mount Holyoke College Judith Ranahan Grade 6 1993 Bentley College Westfield State College Anne Marie Salvon Technology Resource 2005 Boston College Regis College Krista Scott Resource Room 2001 Boston College University of Massachusetts Phillipa Siegel Physical Education 2008 Springfield College Corrina Tabin Grade 6 2010 Springfield College American International College University of Massachusetts Margaret Toczko Literacy Coach 2015 Westfield State University John Wills Social Studies 2005 University of Massachusetts Elizabeth Wray Spanish 2001 St. Anselms College Tammy Yacovone Special Education 2014 Bay Path University Western New England University Jocelyn Young English 2015 Bank Street College Smith College Stephen Zimora Resource Room 2013 Lesley University Univ of Technology-Sydney Australia

WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL Taylor Wrye Principal (resigned Oct, 2017) 2015 Emmanuel College UTICA College of Syracuse Neil Gile, Ed. D. Principal 2017 American International College Springfield College Nicole Paris-Kro Assistant Principal 2017 (2009) Bay Path College Carolyn Abel Science 2016 American International College Bridgewater State College Heather Aveyard English (retire Feb, 2018) 1998 University of Edinburgh Westfield State College Tracy Bradshaw Resource Room 2005 Dartmouth College University of Massachusetts Pamela Cangemi English 2003 American International College Robert Carey LLD 2017 Fitchburg State University University of Massachusetts Francois Dupuis English 2016 Eastern CT State Lori Gallerani Insructional Technology 2006 Fisher Jr. College Westfield State College Anna-Maria Gelinas, Spanish 1997 Connecticut College Ph. D. New York University William Golen Social Studies 1996 Stonehill College Jennifer Grader Spanish 2003 Our Lady of the Elms College Christine King Grade 6 1997 Holy Cross College Our Lady of the Elms College Susan Lauser Music 2004 Ithaca College Kathleen Lawson Mathematics 2003 Western New England College Bay Path College Terrence Leahy Physical Education 2008 Western New England College Springfield College Ania Leary Grade 6 2006 American International College Clarisse Lizotte French 2003 Our Lady of the Elms College Jennifer McCarthy Resource Room 2016 Lesley University Westfield State College Scott McGinley Library/Media Specialist 2016 Simmons College St. Catherine University Boston University Mary Morrissey Guidance Counselor 2008 Westfield State College American International College Laura Motroni Mathematics 2009 Bridgewater State College Joshua Murphy Music (resigned Dec, 2017) 2017 University of Connecticut University of Bridgeport Rebecca Noble Grade 6 2007 Wellesley College Ohio State University Lesley College Edward O'Gilvie Art 2014 CA State Univ. - Sacramento Western New England University Alecia Pettingill Literacy Coach 2015 American International College University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Marla Renius Grade 6 1992 Adrien College Our Lady of the Elms College Kathleen Russotto Physical Education 1987 Springfield College University of Massachusetts Colleen Santaniello Science 1994 Central CT State College Elizabeth Scanlon Grade 6 2002 Westfield State College

Krista Shea Resource room 2007 American International College Michael Smith Music 1999 University of Massachusetts William Sullivan Social Studies 2016 Plymouth State University Rivier College Melissa Tardiff Special Education 2015 Framingham State College Boston College Heather Wagner Science 2007 University of Mass - Lowell Boston College LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL Thomas Landers Principal 2014 (2005) University of Massachusetts St. Anselms College Our Lady of the Elms College Paul Dunkerley Assistant Principal 2003 (2009) Springfield College Our Lady of the Elms College Lisa Efstratios Assistant Principal 2014 University of Massachusetts Lesley College Westfield State College Ruthann August Resource Room 1998 Fitchburg State College Westfield State College Suzanne Baker Mathematics 2012 Westfield State University Bridgewater State College Jayne Berman Resource Room 2008 Westfield State College Julie Betancourt Special Education 2012 Bay Path College Deborah Callahan Art 1987 Duke University Department Chair University of Texas Melissa Candon Spanish/ Foreign Lang. 2011 The Florida State University Stetson University Michael Capotosto Athletic Director 2012 Springfield College Erin Corbett Guidance Counselor - LOA 2013 Boston University Wheaton College Mark Cormier English 2000 St. Anselms College Department Chair St. John's University Angela Courchesne Biology 2017 University of New England Springfield College Karen Cuthbert-Mikalunas Science 1999 Our Lady of the Elms College University of Massachusetts Michael Czypryna Mathematics 2012 Westfield State University Carol Daigle Mathematics 2012 Western New England University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jennifer Daly Mathematics 2012 State University of NY at Albany Mariel Daniels Art 2015 University of Massachusetts Mary Beth Davis English 2013 St. Joseph's College Connecticut College Kelsey Deary Mathematics 2014 Providence College Natalie deGruyl Resource Room 2010 University of Massachusetts James Dibbern Science-Dept Chair 1995 Bridgewater State College Mary Ellen Dillon Social Studies 1993 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Karla Drake English 2001 Bethel College University of Colorado Patricia Dussault Resource Room 1992 Framingham State College American International College Michael Evitts Resource Room 2016 Western New England College American International College Katherine Federov English 2007 Virginia Tech. George Mason University

Laurie M. Ferreira Spanish/French 2012 Elms College Mt. Holyoke College Universite de Paris/Sorbonne Gideon Fischer Social Studies 1996 Earlham College Simmons College James Flaherty Mathematics 2006 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Matthew Flanagan Business-Dept Chair 2003 Westfield State College Julia Fournier-Rea Science 2004 University of Massachusetts Michael Framarin Chemistry 2011 Elms College Westfield State College Catherine Giampietro Resource Room 2017 Bay Path College St. Thomas Aquinas College Hillary Godin Art 1986 Alma College Southern CT State University Michael Gulden Latin 2014 University of Massachusetts Saint Olaf College Scott Halligan Music 2016 New England Conservatory of Music University of the Pacific Rita Hawker Physical Ed-Dept Chair 1989 Springfield College Eric Howard, Ph. D. Science 2001 New College of Univ of S. FL University of Rochester Anne Hutchinson Guidance Counselor 2017 University of Massachusetts Middlebury College Wittenburg University Amy Ingraham Social Studies 2002 Our Lady of the Elms College Pauline Jacek Mathematics 1990 Western New England College University of Massachusetts Aaron Keller Physics 2009 Glenville State College Christine Kervian Business 2005 University of Massachusetts Westfield State College Western New England College Heather Koziol French/Spanish 2014 University of Massachusetts University of Vermont Meredith Laughlin Mathematics 1995 University of Massachusetts Department Chair Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst Scott Little Mathematics 1998 Westfield State College Karen Locke Resource Room 1996 University of Connecticut University of South Florida Donna Lyons Guidance Couns Dept Chair 2001 Springfield College Patrick Magowan Foreign Language 2005 University of Massachusetts University of Connecticut Katherina Mard Special Education 2012 Bay Path College University of Connecticut University of New Hampshire Maria Mendez Marchese Spanish 2017 American International College Universidad Fermin Toro Victoria Metz Biology/Chemistry 2015 Harvard University University of Delaware Jessica Moore English/Reading 2001 Elms College Rosemarie Moriarty Business 2010 Western New England College Elms College Robert O'Connell Mathematics 2001 Holy Cross College University of Massachusetts Elizabeth O'Shea Guidance Counselor 2014 Springfield College Western New England University

Lois Ostrander Mathematics 2006 Western New England College Union College John Pantousco Business 1994 University of Tampa Pamela Pion English 1999 Westfield State College Middlebury College Heather Pollard Social Studies 2002 Franklin Pierce College John Rauseo Physical Education 2002 Springfield College Joseph Reilly Library Media Specialist 2017 University of Connecticut (resigned Jan. 2018) Southern CT State University Hampshire College Michael Reinemann Music 2013 Ithaca College Karin Riordan Spanish 2012 Our Lady of the Elms College Bates College Michael Rosemond Guidance 1999 Framingham State College Assumption College Denise Rossi English 2007 Westfield State College Meaghan Roy Health 2009 Springfield College Joseph Rusenko Science 2009 Moravian College University of Scranton Bethany Sawyer Latin 2005 University of Massachusetts Colgate University Megan Schwartz Social Studies-Dept Chair 2005 St. Lawrence University Joanne Sleigh Science 1994 Macalester College University of Massachusetts Mariane Smith Guidance 2006 Springfield College Fairfield University University of Massachusetts Kathleen Smith-Epaul French 2005 Mount Holyoke College Department Chair University of Massachusetts Stacy Smith Social Studies 2004 University of Massachusetts Lori Snyder Social Studies 1996 Hamilton College Union College Mark Staples English 1996 University of Massachusetts Carolyn Starz Biology - LOA 2012 Duke University Luther College Nicholas St. George Physical Education 1986 Springfield College Dawn Striker Physics 2015 University of Massachusetts University of PA - West Chester Joseph Sweeney Social Studies 2000 Westfield State College Justin Valley Chemistry 2008 Worcester State College Lorraine Vassilopoulos General Education 1998 Westfield State College Stewart Walker Social Studies 1999 University of Massachusetts Simmons College Shelly Warren Substance Abuse Coordinator 2010 University of Massachusetts State Uni. of NY at Albany John Weaver English 2012 Springfield College University of Massachusetts Jonathan Weil English 2013 Teacher's College, Columbia Univ Wesleyan University Robert Weir Science 2001 Elms College University of Scranton Kathleen Wells Mathematics 1992 University of Massachusetts Kayla Werlin Music 1995 University of Michigan Department Chair University of Massachusetts

John Williams English 2005 University of Rochester St. John Fisher College University of Massachusetts Tanner Williams Physical Education 2013 Springfield College Syracuse University PUPIL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Jean Fontaine Director of Pupil Services 2000 (2016) University of Massachusetts Catherine Beavis Preschool Coordinator 2006 Cambridge College Westfield State College Kelly Bujnicki School Adjustment Counselor 2002 Western New England College Springfield College Susan Collins Speech Therapist 2006 George Washington University University of Connecticut Carol Connery School Adjustment Counselor 1994 Boston College Boston University Jennifer Daponde ELL 2017 Our Lady of the Elms Judith D'Angelo School Psychologist 2010 Assumption College University of Mass (Boston) Carol Dinn Robinson Special Education Supervisor 2016 Westfield State College Ciara Dudeck School Adjustment Counselor 2017 Springfield College Union College Barbara Ezer Speech Therapist 2005 Adelphi University Queens College Brittaney Galarneau Speech Language Therapist 2016 University of Massachusetts College of Our Lady of the Elms Catherine Giampiertro Special Education Teacher 2017 Bay Path University St. Thomas Aquinas College Jennifer Hunt Speech Therapist 2001 University of Massachusetts University of Connecticut Maria Katoski Spec. Ed. Supervisor 2000 Iowa State University Gail Levy Spec. Ed. Supervisor 2007 University of Massachusetts American International College Jennifer Lynch Spec. Ed. Supervisor 2003 American International College Megan Lutz School Adjustment Counselor 2017 State University of NY at Albany Springfield College Jara Milikin-Sirois School Adjustment Counselor 2015 Salem State University University of Mass - Amherst Carole Murray-Trotman Speech Therapist 2013 University of Mass - Amherst College of St. Rose Patricia Noonan Pre-School 1992 College of St. Joseph the Provider Westfield State College Traci O'Gara Speech Therapist 1998 Boston College University of Massachusetts Harriet Parzivand Speech Therapist 1991 Emerson College William Patterson College Janine Preston English Lang. Learner 2005 University of Massachusetts University of New York Allison Schlachter School Adjustment Counselor 2017 University of Maryland Plymouth State University Brooke Sledzieski Pre-School 1999 Westfield State College James Sullivan, Ed. D. Adapted Physical Education 2001 Lehman College University of Connecticut Anne Marie Tonsing School Psychologist 2009 Ohio State University Miami University Mary Ann Wesolowski School Adjustment Counselor 1995 University of Connecticut Maureen Yelle Speech Therapist 2001 University of Massachusetts

SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

To the Honorable Select Board:

I hereby submit the Weights and Measures report for the year 2017.

There were 830 inspections related to Weights and Measures performed this year. Of these inspections, 84 gasoline meters were sealed with 24 stops verified and 5 adjustments. The Bi-yearly Price Verification Inspections were completed this year with 700 items checked for price accuracy. The remaining inspections concerned the sealing of scales and electronic pharmacy balances. No metric or apothecary weights are being used anymore. Continuing Education Units (2.5) were accomplished in order to maintain state mandated certification. Sealing fees billed for 2017 amounted to $4,610.00.

Respectfully submitted, John F. Quinn, Sealer

SELECT BOARD

This was clearly a productive year for Select Board debating and presenting policy decisions to the voters of Longmeadow. Our Town Manager has worked cooperatively with the Select Board and developed important policy ideas for us to discuss. The most significant example of how productive the year was can be determined by the need to have a two night Town Meeting that presented 36 warrant articles. Some of the items decided on, opened a clear path to a vibrant future for our community with some forward thinking projects and proposals. We began 2017 by approving a Statement of Interest (SOI) request for the state to assess the needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools. The approval process, which would allow considerable funds from the state for repairs or rebuilding, is estimated to take about five years. A Joint Resolution was also approved by both the School Committee and the Select Board which identified the sequence of the next three major building projects. This sequence would meet the needs of our facilities and infrastructure by building a new Department of Public Works facility, meeting the needs of our seniors with the building an Adult Center, and finally, meeting the needs of middle school students who are attending buildings that are in need of major repairs. The Select Board had several joint meetings this year with the School Committee and they maintain a working relationship that considers the needs of all Town residents. After presentations by the developer interested in building one and perhaps two medical office buildings on the Longmeadow and East Longmeadow line, the Select Board approved a warrant article for our first District Improvement Financing agreement (DIF). The developer will be paying off a loan, being made by the town, which will be used to reduce traffic constrictions at the intersections of Williams, Converse, Benton, Chestnut, Maple, and Dwight. This infrastructure improvement would have been held up for several years; therefore, it was helpful that this agreement was approved at the town meeting. This development and any additional developments in this area zoned for professional buildings will help generate additional tax revenue needed for tax relief of our residential homeowners. A Permanent Building Committee was established by the Select Board and the specific needs of this committee were used in appointing individuals. This committee will play an important role in developing projects up to the point where a building project is approved by the town and turned over to a Building Project Manager. This committee is now guiding the development of an adult center that will best meet the needs of our adult community. The Select Board supported the warrant article to approve funding for the building of a new Department of Public Works. Our town also needed to acquire, by eminent domain, a property at 170 Dwight Road. This recommendation was based on residents location preferences identified by a DPW planning committee that was appointed by the Select Board. Our community used the last DPW for about 80 years so this investment should offer the town a valuable return for the investment. The first substantial return to the town will be employees who are able to be more efficient and safe as they respond to the needs of the public. A long time DPW worker Warren Cowles died while plowing snow on March 14th 2017. This loss was a result of an accident. The Select Board voted to close Tina Lane until the Department of Transportation and Amtrak place appropriate rail crossing signals that they have promised. With the increase in rail service between Springfield and points south such as Hartford and New Haven, the Select Board will continue to address this need for our community. As a response to federal regulations on storm water, the Board forwarded a warrant which was approved by voters to set up a storm water enterprise fund. This revenue stream will collect funds from all the property owners in town (including nonprofits), and utilize those fund to meet federal clean water runoff regulations. Another action to develop specific revenue streams to address town needs was approved by the Board and the town. Lease payments for the use of property for a cell tower in town will be designated to be used for grounds improvements of town properties. In looking at the additional kinds of issues the Select Board worked on with the Town Manager, it is also important to include the funding of a firetruck, police car, ambulance, and a plowing truck. A Charter Review Committee was appointed. A request to appoint Paul Pasterczyk as Assistant Town Manager was unanimously approved. An agreement with the clerical union was approved and we have our first Deputy Fire Chief, along with new hires for the Library Director, Council on Aging Director, and Veterans Services Agent. The Department of Transportation (DOT) completed our largest Complete Streets project by paving the length of Converse Street from Laurel to Dwight, marking bike lanes and adding missing sidewalks. The Select Board also voted to support a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the Federal Government which will result in reforestation of town lands in the flood plain.

As stated in the first paragraph, this was a busy year. We are fortunate to have a continuing, improving and productive relationship between the Select Board and the Town Manager. The advantage of having a Board of residents who can cooperatively and positively direct the Town Manager is an asset to our community.

Respectfully submitted, Thomas Lachiusa, Chair

TAX CEILING TASK FORCE

In the fall of 2017 the Select Board and School Committee established a taskforce to address the problem of the fast approaching tax ceiling in Longmeadow. The Taskforce met on February 9 to establish the mission and composition of the group, which consists of 10 voting members affiliated as follows:  2 representatives from the Select Board  2 from the School Committee  4 Longmeadow residents  1 of the Longmeadow Education Association  1 member from the collective bargaining units representing general government employees In addition to the voting members, there will be liaisons from the Finance Committee, Senator Lessor’s office, and Rep. Brian Ashe’s office. The Town Manager, the School Superintendent, Longmeadow’s CFO and the Assistant Superintendent for Business (school department) serve as ex-officio members. The mission of the Taskforce is to “Identify and recommend a plan that addresses the issue of Longmeadow reaching the proposition 2 ½ tax cap including identifying efficiencies, reviewing potential decreases in services (and costs), increases in revenues, and legislative relief.”

Respectfully submitted, Marie Angelides

TOWN CLERK REPORT OF RECEIPTS 2017 Business Certificates $ 1,760.00 Marriage Licenses $ 2,450.00 Searching Fees $ 17,390.00 Dog Licenses and Fees $ 27,410.00 Sporting Licenses $ 619.57 Landscaper Recycling Permits $ 8,445.00 Bulk Disposal Permits $ 115.00 Resident Recycling Permits $ 76,260.00 Senior Recycling Permits $ 17,565.00 Senior Mail in Recycling Permits $ 6,850.00 Additional/Replacement Recycling Permits $ 2,715.00 Tag Sale Permits $ 1,285.00 Street List/Maps $ 464.00 Gasoline Underground Storage Permits $ 557.50 Raffle/Bazaar Permits $ 65.00 Voter List Administrative Online Fee $ 342.00 $ 1,156.36 Total $ 165,449.43

BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES RECORDED IN 2017

BIRTHS DEATHS MARRIAGES Female: 64 Female: 200 Intentions: 70

Male: 50 Male: 137 In-Town Marriages: 15

Total: 114 Total: 337

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2017 AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017 – 7:00 P.M. WARRANT

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, HAMPDEN, ss To Town Clerk Katherine Ingram, or any of the Constables of the Town of Longmeadow, in said County: GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Longmeadow, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet in the GYMNASIUM of the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL in said Town on TUESDAY, the NINTH day of MAY, 2017, and WEDNESDAY, the TENTH day of MAY, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening and if the GYMNASIUM of the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL, shall not, in the opinion of the Moderator, be adequate to contain such Inhabitants who shall meet, then to meet also in and such other locations in the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL as the Moderator deems appropriate, at such time and place then and there to act on the following articles to wit: ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to choose three trustees to administer the William Goldthwait Bequest, or take any other action relative thereto. The Goldthwait Bequest is an endowment fund left to the Town of Longmeadow for assistance to “the worthy poor of Longmeadow”. The Board of Trustees administers this fund and makes expenditures, from the accruing interest, for applicants experiencing financial hardship. The trustees are chosen annually by Town Meeting. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $200,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of funding the FY 2017 Snow and Ice removal deficit, or take any other action relative thereto. The FY 2017 Snow and Ice removal costs exceeded the $100,000.00 originally appropriated. This transfer would fully fund the costs for the fiscal year. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $2,850.07, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of paying Bills of Prior Fiscal Year, or take any other action relative thereto. Invoices for certain DPW services for traffic signal repair and repair of damaged private property incurred prior to July 1st, 2016 were not received prior to the closing of the Town’s FY 2016 books or in time for consideration at the October, 2016 Special Town Meeting. This appropriation will allow for the payment of those Prior Year bills. Four-fifths vote required Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $50,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2017 budgets for : General Government - Legal Expense $25,000.00 Community and Cultural Services - Veterans Benefits $25,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto. The FY 2017 individual line accounts for Legal Expenses and Veterans’ Benefits are both overdrawn. Contributing factors for the Legal Expense budget include work for Converse Street TIP program, DPW siting and Board of Health housing issues. Contributing factors for the Veterans Benefits include the greater outreach and service our current Veterans Agent is providing. Veterans Benefits are reimbursed by the state at 75% with an approximate 15 month lag time. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Water Retained Earnings, the sum of $80,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2017 Water operating budget – Mains Maintenance, or take any other action relative thereto. Emergency repairs of a water main break at the end of Sunset Lane and the foot of Interstate I-91 north depleted all remaining funds plus some of an original $20,000 budget in the FY 2017 Water Mains Maintenance budget. Replenishment of the account now would leave funds in the Water Reserve account for any future FY 2017 emergency repairs within town. Funds not utilized will be returned to the Retained Earnings account at year end. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to fix the Fiscal Year 2018 salary and compensation of the Moderator at $100.00 and the Select Persons at $2,000.00 each, to provide for a reserve fund, and to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget totaling $64,002,712.00 , or a greater or lesser sum, and itemized as follows: General Government $ 1,522,774.00 Public Safety $ 5,107,478.00 Planning & Community Development $ 184,707.00 Schools $33,669,978.00 Department of Public Works (General Fund) $ 3,460,842.00 Community and Cultural Services $ 1,639,825.00 Debt Service & Town/School Employee/Retiree Benefits $13,022,911.00 Subtotal General Fund $58,608,515.00

Solid Waste / Recycling Enterprise Fund $ 1,141,710.00 Water Enterprise Fund $ 2,327,373.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund $ 1,925,114.00 Total $64,002,712.00 And to fund the General Fund $58,608,515.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $57,955,402.00 from general taxation, $645,000.00 from Ambulance receipts, $8,113.00 be transferred from Fund Balance Reserve for Future Years Debt Service; and that to fund the Solid Waste / Recycling Enterprise Fund $1,141,710.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $260,000.00 from Solid Waste / Recycling receipts and $881,710.00 from general taxation; and to fund the Water Enterprise Fund $2,327,373.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $2,327,373.00 from Water receipts; and to fund the Sewer Enterprise Fund $1,925,114.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $1,925,114.00 from Sewer receipts, or take any other action relative thereto. An annual operating budget must be adopted and funded for Fiscal Year 2018 that begins on July 1, 2017. The budget was approved by the Select Board and reviewed by the Finance Committee, as required by the Town Charter. The budget, as printed, is a balanced budget as required by Massachusetts General Laws and the Charter. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $55,700.00, or a greater or lesser sum, to a Salary Settlement Account to fund approved non-collective bargaining wage settlements, or take any other action relative thereto. All Town and School collective bargaining units are settled for FY 2018. This article will provide funds for approved wage adjustments for non-school non-collective bargaining personnel as they are completed. Funds from the Salary Settlement Account would be released to the individual budgetary line items by the Finance Director only after proof of finalized amounts from the Town Manager. The wage adjustment is calculated at 2%. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the following amounts, or a greater or lesser sum, for capital projects and that any remaining amounts from the capital projects be returned to the Capital Stabilization Fund: From Raise and Appropriate (FY2018) Project Development $ 25,000.00 Police Dept. Boiler Replacement 84,000.00 Fire Truck Replacement Reserve 75,000.00 IT Server Upgrades with Power Back Up 105,000.00 Boiler Piping Modifications at Glenbrook Middle School 65,100.00 Boiler Replacement at Blueberry Hill School 125,000.00 Boiler Replacement at Center School 95,000.00 Fire Alarm Replacement at Center School 50,000.00 Pavement Preservation 500,000.00 Sidewalk Reconstruction 400,000.00 Guardrails 50,000.00 Subtotal $1,574,100.00 From Capital Stabilization Fund Fire Suppression Updates at Blueberry Hill School $ 75,000.00 Fire Suppression Updates at Wolf Swamp School 75,000.00 From Water Retained Earnings Crest Avenue Main Replacement $ 163,000.00 Chandler Ave Main Replacement 140,600.00 From Sewer Retained Earnings Emerson Rd Treatment Plant Demolition $ 160,000.00 Multi Fund Water Retained Sewer Retained Raise & Appropriate Earnings Earnings FY 2018 DPW Vibratory Roller $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $35,000.00 DPW Asphalt Paver Attachment for Toolcat 8,750.00 8,750.00 17,500.00 DPW 2 Ton Dump w/Plow & Spreader 22,500.00 22,500.00 45,000.00 or take any other action relative thereto. Annually the Town appropriates funds for capital expenditures. Given the extensive list of capital needs, the Select Board revised its capital funding policy by increasing its annual allocation by an additional 0.25% to 2.75% of General Fund revenue last year. The same percentage is being recommended for the above. Two-thirds vote required Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain any fee, easement or other interest in all or any part of a parcel of land owned by Famiglia, LLC in the Town of Longmeadow known as 170 Dwight Road and designated on the Longmeadow Assessors Maps as Map 234, Block 3, Lot 35A; Map 234, Block 4, Lot 35A; and Map 177, Block 136, Lot 35A, approximately 12.07 acres in the area, for the purpose of constructing a new Department of Public Works Facility or other municipal purpose(s), on terms and conditions deemed by the Select Board to be in the best interests of the Town, and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow, $2,600,000.00 for the purposes of this Article, as set forth in Article 10, or take any other action relation thereto.

The DPW Committee, after an exhaustive site selection process, recommended this location for the construction of a new DPW facility. The recommendation has been endorsed by both the Select Board and Town Meeting. This vote would authorize the Select Board to complete the acquisition by eminent domain for fair market value if funds are approved in Article 10 and subsequent Town Election vote. The fair market value of the property as determined by two independent appraisals is $2,600,000.00. Two-thirds vote required Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $21,205,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of acquiring land located in the Town of Longmeadow known as 170 Dwight Road and designated on the Longmeadow Assessors Maps as Map 234, Block 3, Lot 35A; Map 234, Block 4, Lot 35A; and Map 177, Block 136, Lot 35A, approximately 12.07 acres in the area and constructing and equipping a new Department of Public Works Facility and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow said sum of money by the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes of the Town, the costs of such borrowing to be allocated among the Town’s General Fund (from taxation), Sewer Enterprise Fund (from sewer charges), Water Enterprise Fund (from water charges) and from the Storm Water Enterprise Fund (storm water fees) should one be created. Any appropriation hereunder shall be subject to and contingent upon an affirmative vote of the Town to exempt the amounts required for the payment of interest and principal on said borrowing from the limitations on taxes imposed by M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½), or take any other action relative thereto. The article would appropriate $2,600,000.00 for the acquisition of land and $18,605,000.00 for the constructing and equipping of a new DPW facility with costs shared proportionately by the funding sources utilizing the facility. This approval would be contingent on a subsequent affirmative vote of a Debt exclusion vote by the voters of the Town of Longmeadow. Two-thirds vote required Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the state for highway improvements under the authority of M.G.L. Chapter 90 including funds to be received in FY 2018 or any other applicable laws, and to authorize the Select Board, if necessary, to apply for, accept, and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such projects, expend, or take any other action relative thereto. The state annually allocates to the Town a sum of money to be spent on Town roads. This amount must be appropriated by town meeting. The Town spends the money first and is reimbursed by the state upon completion of the project. The amount is unknown at the time of publication. Two-thirds vote required in case of borrowing Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to accept the “Dwight Road Improvement District” which will be located on the east side of Dwight Road in Longmeadow, MA, easterly to the town line of East Longmeadow, MA and southerly to the convergence of Dwight Road and Maple Street. The northerly limit of the District is the north property line of the 6.35 acre parcel known as “Dwight Road Rear”, or take any other action relative thereto. Acceptance of this article identifies the geographical location of the Dwight Road Improvement District. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to create a District Improvement Financing (DIF) program authorized under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40Q and that such program be known as the Dwight Road / Maple Street DIF Program. The Dwight Road / Maple Street DIF Program will encompass the Dwight Road Improvement District as part of a public-private collaborative process to promote redevelopment in Longmeadow and East Longmeadow, or take any other action relative thereto. A District Improvement Financing (DIF) program enables the Town to allocate future incremental property tax revenues from the established district within the program to pay for public infrastructure improvements. Improvements within this defined district would include the roadway improvements in the areas of Dwight Rd. / Converse St.; Dwight Rd. / Maple St.; and Dwight Rd. / Benton St. / Chestnut St. Financing of the improvements would be made through the issuance of debt with the repayment of such debt made from incremental property tax revenues realized from the developed properties within the district and payments to be made under any developer agreements should the development include tax exempt property. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500,000 for the purposes of public infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to road, sidewalk and traffic / pedestrian signal improvements in the area of “Dwight Road Improvement District” previously approved in Article #13, and to meet said appropriation to authorize the Treasurer to borrow said sum of money, or take any other action relative thereto. This article is the financing component of the District Improvement Financing (DIF) authorized under Massachusetts General Laws as explained in the previous articles. The incremental property tax revenues associated with the related property development and the guaranteed payments from the Developer’s Agreement will be earmarked to finance the debt service incurred on this bond authorization. Property taxes above and beyond what is needed for debt service will revert to the Town’s General Fund. Two-thirds vote required Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend its General Bylaws by adding the following section to Chapter 400: Section 3-404 Revolving Funds Established Under M.G.L. c. 44. Section 53E ½ a) School Department There shall be a School Department Revolving Fund as provided under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½, said funds to receive commissions paid from sales from vending machines located in various locations under the

jurisdiction of the School Department, said funds to be deposited with the Town Treasurer and with payments from the fund to be expended by the School Department, as established at each Annual Town Meeting, to support school-related activities. or take any other action relative thereto. Effective November 7, 2016 as part of the Governor’s Municipal Modernization Act, Revolving Funds pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ must be established in a Town’s Bylaws. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to establish a funding limit to the Town’s School Department Revolving Fund with payments from the fund to be expended there from by the School Department, up to $5,000.00, or take any other action relative thereto. Effective November 7, 2016 as part of the Governor’s Municipal Modernization Act, Revolving Funds created pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ as established in a Town’s Bylaws must have annual expenditure limits set at the Town’s Annual Town Meeting. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town, upon recommendation from the Select Board, will vote to authorize the School Department to enter into a lease purchase financing agreement to acquire IT capital equipment for a period up to four (4) years, or take any other action relative thereto. Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 21C (effective November 7, 2016 as part of the Governor’s Municipal Modernization Act) allows Town Meeting to authorize a Department to enter into a lease purchase finance agreement upon the recommendation of the Select Board and a 2/3rds affirmative vote. The School Department is planning on entering into a four (4) year lease purchase financing agreement at $192,000.00 annually to replace existing failing equipment. Any residual value received from the replaced equipment will go into the Town’s General Fund. Two-thirds vote required ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $59,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, to the Town’s Operational Stabilization Fund previously established by vote of Article #15 at the November 18, 2003 Special Town Meeting, or take any other action relative thereto. Funds to the Operational Stabilization Fund would secure the Town’s General Reserve Policy levels and help maintain the annual July 1st level of 5-10% of operating revenues the Select Board has established. The July 1st, 2016 level was 6.50%. It will also help to secure adequate levels of reserves where the Moody’s Credit Rating Agency has stated that the Town’s reserve levels are “below the national and state average for the rating category” of Aa2. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, from the FY 2018 Community Preservation local surcharge and trust fund for administrative costs for the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relative thereto. These funds are for any expenses incurred by the Community Preservation Committee. In FY 2016 the Committee spent approximately $2,997.38 for annual dues for the state organization, and administrative matters. Any funds not used during the year are returned to the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance account. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Storrs House Museum 2nd Floor Climate Control Project in the amount of $22,300.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. This grant will allow the Longmeadow Historical Society to improve the museum environment for the safe storage and preservation of archives and collection objects in the Storrs House Museum and improve community access to the collections. Funding of this proposal will enable the Historic Society to complete interior work which began in 2014. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Town’s Historic Records Preservation in the amount of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. As of January 1, 2017, updates to the Massachusetts Public Records Law went into effect. Parties requesting access to Town records must be provided in electronic format unless not available, and must provide access to Town records within 10 days. This grant will facilitate the preservation of these records and make them more readily accessible. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Blueberry Hill School Playground in the amount of $40,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Recreation / Open Space Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. This project will create a more enjoyable playing area for the children in the Blueberry Hill School and will create a useable playing surface for sports associations in town on evenings and weekends. The project includes installation of an irrigation system, grading, and seeding. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Field Well Installation, in the amount of $80,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, contingent upon the Town developing a master plan for the fields, or take any other action relative thereto.

This is projected to be the first stage in extensive improvements to the Wolf Swamp Road fields, which are used for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and field hockey. This grant would provide funds to enable the Town to install a well at the fields so they can be irrigated in the future. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Bliss Park Guardrails and Signage in the amount of $7,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. This grant would provide for the installation of a guardrail around the parking area in the park, to prevent driving into other areas, and would provide for signage for the park. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Dugouts at Turner Fields in the amount of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. This grant would enhance the two baseball fields at Turner Park by providing for the construction of four dugouts. This project was submitted by the Longmeadow Baseball Association and is supported by the Park Commission. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Longmeadow Cemetery Gravestone Restoration and Preservation in the amount of $20,475.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. The Longmeadow Cemetery Association has been responsible for the care of the Town burying ground since 1872. This is phase 4 of a project to restore and preserve ancient burial markers in Longmeadow Cemetery. This project will restore and preserve grave markers that have been identified as being hidden below ground or in a state of serious deterioration and are threatened to be lost forever if not soon restored. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Community House Retaining Wall and Areaway in the amount of $13,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, and the amount of $98,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, to be funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. The Community House houses several town offices, and is widely used by community groups. The retaining wall and stairs to the lower level entrance to the Finance and Human Resources Departments are in very poor condition and were cited in the 2008 town wide facilities study. This project will replace the steps, slab and retaining wall. In 2015 the Town approved a grant request of $71,000 for this project. Unfortunately, cost of the project turned out to be significantly higher. This grant would provide sufficient funds to complete this project. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Pre-School Playground Equipment in the amount of $34,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, or take any other action relative thereto. The Town preschool program has been moved from Center School to Wolf Swamp School; the current playscape equipment is old, and is intended for students ages 5 and up. This project will enable the installation of age appropriate playground equipment at the school. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Storrs Library Window Replacement in the amount of $118,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, and to transfer $132,500.00 from the Community Preservation Project Center School Terrace and Balustrade voted in Article # 21 at the May 10, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, to be applied to this project, or take any other action relative thereto. The original Library was constructed in 1932, and the addition in 1990. The windows in the original section have never been replaced, and those in the addition are suffering as well. This project will include the removal of existing windows, and installation of new vinyl-clad wood windows. In order to fully fund this project, the Town has agreed to transfer the funds initially allocated to the Center School Balustrade project approved last year, to help fund this window replacement project. Recommended by the Finance Committee ********************2nd Night*********************** ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to designate the remaining funds from the upfront Mitigation Payment received from MGM as Special Revenue Funds and that such funds may only be expended in the exact way outlined in the Town’s “Surrounding Community Arbitration Award” made by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, or take any other action relative thereto.

The Town received $850,000 as a mitigation payment from MGM Resorts International, Inc. The funds were awarded as part of the surrounding community agreement with MGM “to address traffic and roadway infrastructure impacts”. $94,200 has been spent on design work for the intersection of Longmeadow St. and Converse St., $755,800 remains in the fund. During the closing process of the FY 2016 Town records, the Department of Revenue put the Town on notice that it would close these funds into the Town’s general surplus unless Town Meeting voted to designate the use of funds otherwise. The approval of this article will maintain the original purpose for which the funds were awarded. 76

ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the treasury, the sum of $250,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purpose of funding Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of a new and/or renovated Adult Center at Greenwood Park, or take any other action relative thereto. The effort to plan for a new Adult Center, which has been ongoing for more than three years, was significantly advanced by the Adult Center Building Committee (ACBC) in 2016 through a detailed site selection process. After receiving feedback from Town Meeting, the Select Board chose Greenwood Park as the preferred site for the Adult Center. This appropriation will continue the planning and design effort. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend its General Bylaws by adding the following section to Article Two, Chapter 600 “Section 2-606 Stormwater Enterprise Fund.” (a) ESTABLISHED There is hereby established within the Department of Public Works a utility known as the "Stormwater Division" under the day-to-day supervision of the Director of Public Works. (b) PURPOSE The Department of Public Works shall administer the stormwater management programs of the Town through the Stormwater Division. It shall be funded by revenue collected through the Stormwater fee and such other funds as may, from time to time, be appropriated or obtained through other sources including but not limited to grants and low-interest loans. The stormwater management program is designed to promote the health and safety of the public, to protect property from flooding and the damage caused by stormwater runoff, and to protect and manage water quality by controlling the level of pollutants in stormwater runoff and the flow of water as conveyed by man-made and by natural stormwater management systems and facilities. (c) AUTHORITY This chapter is adopted in accordance with the authority granted, inter alia, by Amendment Article 89 to Amendment Article 2 of the Massachusetts Constitution, MGL c. 83, §§ 1 through 24, and such other powers as granted to cities and towns in the General Laws. (d) DEFINITIONS The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: CREDIT - A reduction in the amount of a Stormwater fee charge to a particular property. DIRECT COSTS - The costs incurred in the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system as reflected in the Stormwater Enterprise Fund budget. DWELLING UNIT - The individual, private premises contained in any building intended, whether occupied or not, as the residence for one household, regardless of the number of individuals in the household. A building may contain more than one dwelling unit. GENERAL LAWS - The General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE - Those areas which prevent or impede the infiltration of stormwater into the soil in the manner in which it entered the soil, in natural conditions, prior to development. Common impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, rooftops, buildings or structures, sidewalks, walkways, patio areas, swimming pools, decks, driveways, parking lots, storage areas, compacted gravel and soil surfaces, awnings and other fabric or plastic coverings, and other surfaces which prevent or impede the natural infiltration of stormwater runoff which existed prior to development. INDIRECT COSTS - The costs incurred in the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system including, but not limited to, health insurance, property and casualty insurance, utility expenses, life insurance, and retirement.. Another example of an indirect cost would be the value of time spent by General Fund employees in the Collector's office processing Enterprise Fund user payments. LARGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Improved property containing apartments, or condominiums with four or more dwelling units and rooming and boarding houses. Large residential properties shall not include improved property containing structures used primarily for non-residential purposes (i.e., hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes or properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors). NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Property that is not small residential property as defined herein, including, but not limited to, such property as commercial and office buildings, public buildings and structures, industrial and manufacturing buildings, Large Residential Property, storage buildings and storage areas, parking lots, roadways, driveways, parks, recreation properties, tennis courts, swimming pools, public and private schools and universities, research facilities and stations, hospitals and convalescent centers, airports, agricultural uses, water and wastewater treatment plants, hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes, properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors, and any other form of use not otherwise mentioned which is not a residential property. PERVIOUS SURFACE - Those areas that allow the unimpeded infiltration of stormwater into the soil. Common pervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, lawn area, forest land, agricultural lands, meadows and other undeveloped land. In determining utility fee calculations, all land on a parcel of property not defined as impervious land will be considered to be pervious. PROPERTY ASSOCIATIONS - A condominium, cooperative, or other form of ownership, whether residential, commercial or multiple-use, in which fees are divided among multiple record title owners by instrument recorded in the Hampden Registry of Deeds or Hampden Land Court. SMALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Improved property containing one, two or three dwelling units. Small residential properties shall not include improved property containing structures used primarily for non-residential purposes (i.e., hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes or properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors). STORMWATER - The surface water runoff from precipitation.

STORMWATER FEE - The periodic user fee imposed pursuant to this chapter by the Town of Longmeadow for providing stormwater management. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT A. All services provided by the Town which relate to the: (1) Transfer, control, conveyance, treatment or movement of stormwater runoff through Town-owned infrastructure; (2) Maintenance, repair, grading and replacement of existing stormwater management systems and facilities and equipment owned by the Town; (3) Planning, development, design and construction of additional stormwater management systems and facilities to meet current and anticipated needs, including grading of roads to facilitate the movement of stormwater; (4) Regulation of the use of stormwater management services, systems and facilities; and (5) Compliance with applicable local, state and federal stormwater management regulations, permit requirements, and mandates. B. Stormwater management services may address the quality of stormwater runoff as well as the quantity thereof. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES Those natural and man-made channels, swales, ditches, rivers, streams, brooks, creeks, wetlands, branches, reservoirs, ponds, drainageways, drainage structures, conveyances, storm drains, catch basins, inlets, gutters, pipes, culverts, bridges, head walls, storm sewers, lakes, outfalls, and other physical works, properties, and improvements that collect, transport, transfer, control, pump, treat, convey, detain, retain, dispose of, or otherwise influence the movement of stormwater runoff. UNDEVELOPED LAND All land that is not altered from its natural state. (e) FEE ESTABLISHED; BILLING FREQUENCY; DEPOSIT TO ENTERPRISE FUND ACCOUNT. A. Pursuant to MGL c. 83, § 16, the Town hereby establishes a charge for the use of the stormwater management of the Town to be known as the "Stormwater fee." B. The Stormwater fee is imposed on each parcel of residential property and each parcel of non-residential property, whether occupied or not. The Stormwater fee shall be billed at least annually, but not more frequently than in four quarterly increments, as determined by the Select Board. The fee shall be billed to the record title owner of the property. The billing shall be consolidated in the same bill as is sent to said property owner for other services provided by the Town supported by fees, including water service and sanitary sewer use. If the property does not receive a water/sewer bill from the Town, a bill for only the Stormwater fee will be sent. Payment shall be due 30 days after the issue date of the Stormwater bill. C. Receipts generated from the Stormwater fee shall be deposited to an enterprise fund account to be known as the "stormwater management account" set up in accordance with the authority granted by MGL c. 44, § 53F 1/2. The funds deposited to this account shall be used to fund the stormwater management program of the Town. (f) RATES A. The Director of Public Works shall recommend an annual budget for stormwater management services to the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall include a proposed annual budget for the stormwater management in the proposed operating budget submitted to the Select Board in accordance with Article 7 of the Charter of the Town of Longmeadow. The budget submitted by the Town Manager and approved by the Select Board shall have the rates set in an amount sufficient to provide for a balanced operating and capital improvement budget for the stormwater management services. B. A user fee based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) shall be imposed on every owner of non-exempt Developed Property within the Town. An ERU shall equal that square footage that represents the median of the area of Impervious Surface for all Single Family Residences in the Town. The Select Board shall, by resolution, establish the square footage that constitutes one ERU on a periodic basis. C. The Select Board shall have the authority to set and modify the user fee rates so that the total revenue generated by said charges, and any secondary sources of revenue, shall be sufficient to fund the Town’s stormwater program. D. The Select Board shall establish the user fee rate for each ERU by the adoption of a written Resolution by vote of the Select Board. A schedule of said rates shall be on file in the office of the Town Manager of the Town of Longmeadow. E. There shall be two classifications for the rates, Small Residential Property and Non-residential. Small Residential Property rates will be billed at a flat rate per the fee structure adopted by the Select Board. Non-residential rates shall be based upon the total area of impervious surface on a parcel of land in single and separate ownership as determined by the Town of Longmeadow Department of Public Works by identifying such parcels from the records of the Town Board of Assessors and utilizing available GIS data layers including building footprints, building structures, driveways, pathways, pools, sport courts, and parking areas. Any impervious areas within the Town-owned right-of-way will not be attributed to the parcel and will not be considered as part of the total impervious area of the parcel. The user fee for a specific property is determined by multiplying the user fee rate per ERU times the number of ERUs allocated to the property. Rates per ERU for Non- residential property shall be set by the Select Board and modified as necessary. The following declining block rate structure shall be used for Non-residential property: Table 1: Declining Block Rate Structure Block ERU Range Block Coefficient (multiplied by ERU rate) 1-10 1.0 11-50 0.9 51-100 0.8 101-500 0.7

F. Any impervious areas within the federal, state, county, and Town-owned right-of-way used by the traveling public will not be attributed to the parcel and will not be considered as part of the total impervious area of the parcel. G. Property associations may submit to the Department of Public Works a copy of the instrument recorded in the Hampden Registry of Deeds or Hampden Land Court that defines the percentage of common ownership attributable to each unit thereof. Upon receipt of a copy of such instrument, the Department shall cause each individual owner to be billed separately for the percentage attributable to such unit. (g) SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES. A. The Town shall be responsible for all costs to operate, maintain, improve and access those stormwater management systems and facilities which are located: (1) Within public road rights-of-way; (2) On private property but within easements granted to, and accepted by, the Town of Longmeadow, or which are otherwise permitted to be located on such private property by written agreements for rights-of-entry, rights-of-access, rights-of-use or such other lawful means to allow for operation, maintenance, improvement and access to the stormwater management system facilities located thereon; (3) On public land which is owned by the Town and/or land of another governmental entity upon which the Town has agreements providing for the operation, maintenance, improvement and access to the stormwater management systems and facilities located thereon. B. Operation, maintenance and/or improvement of stormwater management systems and facilities which are located on private or public property not owned by the Town, and for which the Town lacks a lawful right of entry, shall be and remain the legal responsibility of the property owner, except as otherwise provided for by state and federal laws and regulations. (h) PURPOSES OF FUND. The Stormwater fee shall only be used for the direct and indirect costs of the Stormwater Division to provide stormwater management services as defined in §(d) and also includes the following: A. The acquisition by gift, purchase or condemnation of real and personal property, and interests therein, necessary to construct, operate, and maintain stormwater management systems and facilities. B. All indirect and direct costs of administration and implementation of the stormwater management programs, including the cost of labor attributable to the stormwater management program and the establishment of reasonable operating and capital reserves to meet unanticipated or emergency stormwater management requirements. C. Engineering and design, debt service and related financing expenses, construction costs for new facilities, and enlargement or improvement of existing facilities. D. Operation and maintenance of the stormwater systems, including catch basin cleaning, ditch maintenance, street sweeping and the purchase of equipment for use in the operation and maintenance of stormwater systems. E. Capital projects for stormwater management. F. Illicit discharge detection and elimination. G. Monitoring, surveillance, and inspection of stormwater control devices. H. Water quality monitoring and water quality programs. I. Retrofitting developed areas for pollution control. J. Inspection and enforcement activities. K. Billing and related administrative costs. L. Other activities which are determined to be reasonably necessary by the Director of Public Works, including costs related to regulatory compliance. (i) LIABILITY FOR FEE; EXEMPTIONS. A. The Town finds that all real property in the Town contributes to runoff and either uses or benefits from the maintenance of the stormwater system. Therefore, except as provided in this section or otherwise provided by law, no public property, including public property funded by taxpayers of the Town of Longmeadow, or private property located in the Town of Longmeadow shall be exempt from the Stormwater fee charges. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town establishes exemptions to the Stormwater fee as follows: (1) Public streets, highways and rights-of-way. However, maintenance buildings and/or other improved property used for road maintenance purposes shall not be exempt from Stormwater fee charges. All other state, federal, and county properties are subject to the user fee charges on the same basis as private properties. (j) FEE CREDITS. A. The Town Manager shall develop a proposed Stormwater Management Credit Policy ("Credit Policy"). The Credit Policy as approved by the Town Manager shall be submitted by the Town Manager to the Select Board for approval. The Select Board may approve or disapprove the Credit Policy as submitted. The Credit Policy will define potential credits or adjustments such as: for stormwater improvements, undeveloped land with protected status, multiple undeveloped parcels under single ownership, seniors, low income, educational programs, and others. The Credit Policy shall be available for inspection by the public at the Department of Public Works and on the Town website. B. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to grant credits to property owners to be applied against the Stormwater fee based on the technical and procedural criteria set forth in the Credit Policy. C. Any credit allowed against the Stormwater fee charge shall be conditioned on continuing compliance with the Town's design and performance standards as stated in the Credit Policy and/or upon continuing provision of the controls, systems, facilities, services, and activities provided, operated, and maintained by the property owner or owners upon which the credit is based.

The Department of Public Works may revoke a credit at any time for noncompliance with applicable standards and criteria as established in the Credit Policy or this chapter. D. In order to obtain a credit, the property owner must make application to the Town on forms provided by the Department of Public Works for such purpose, the application to be fully completed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Credit Policy. E. When an application for a credit is deemed complete by the Department of Public Works, the Director of Public Works shall have 30 days from the date the complete application is accepted to either grant the credit in whole, grant the credit in part, or deny the credit. Credits applied for by the property owner and granted in whole or in part shall apply to all Stormwater fee charges in accordance with the terms defined in the Credit Policy. (k) FEE BILLING, DELINQUENCIES, COLLECTIONS, ABATEMENTS. A. Failure of the Town to send a bill for Stormwater Enterprise Fund shall not relieve the property owner of record from the obligation to pay for such utility. If a property is unbilled, or if no bill is sent for a particular parcel of land, the Town may back bill for the fees as applicable for a period not to exceed one year of charges, but no late fees or delinquency charges of any kind shall be charged or recovered from any property owner so back billed. B. Stormwater Enterprise Fund bills shall be managed by the Department of Public Works for collection. The Longmeadow Finance Department shall keep records of all paid and unpaid Stormwater Enterprise Fund bills and maintain financial records for the utility. C. If a bill for Stormwater Enterprise Fund bill is not paid in full by the 30th day from the date the bill is issued, interest at the rate of 12% per annum shall accrue on any unpaid balance. Interest shall accrue from the day after the bills are due. D. At any time after interest begins to accrue on an unpaid account, the Longmeadow Town Collector may serve on the party assessed a statement of the amount due, including interest, with a demand for payment. A charge as set forth in Chapter 300, Section 2-319 Licenses and Permits, Unpaid Fees, shall be made for such demand. If the amount due remains unpaid 14 days after mailing of said demand, the Longmeadow Town Collector shall commit the amount to the Board of Assessors for inclusion on the next annual property tax bill. Upon inclusion of the unpaid amount on an annual property tax bill, the amount due shall be a lien on the property, which shall have priority over all other liens except municipal liens and mortgages of record prior to the recording of a notice of lien. E. In the event that a property owner believes the Stormwater fee is improperly calculated or is otherwise incorrect, the property owner may, within 30 days from the date of issuance of the Stormwater Enterprise Fund bill, and after payment of the bill in full, apply to the Department of Public Works for an abatement. The application for abatement shall be supported by such information as is necessary for a reasonable person to conclude that it is more likely than not that the billing is in error. The Department of Public Works shall have 60 days to consider the request for abatement and render a written decision, which may deny the abatement, grant the abatement in full or grant the abatement in part. F. Abatements that are offered by the Town of Longmeadow per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5 may also be requested from the Department of Public Works. (l) APPEALS; HEARINGS. A. In the event that a property owner is aggrieved by a written decision from the Department of Public Works denying an application for abatement in whole or in part, or denying an application for a credit, in whole or in part, the property owner shall have 30 days from the date of the written decision to file an appeal to the Department of Public Works. The appeal shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds thereof. Upon the filing of the notice of appeal with the Department of Public Works, the Department shall forthwith transmit to the Select Board all documents constituting the record upon which the particular decision was made. The Select Board shall set a date for hearing which shall be within 90 days of the date of the filing of the appeal, and notice thereof setting forth the place, date and time of hearing shall be sent to the property owner no less than 10 days prior to the hearing date. The Select Board shall render a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing affirming the action of the Department or reversing the action. If reversing the denial of an abatement, the decision shall specify the sum to be abated, which shall not exceed the amounts paid. If reversing the denial of a credit, the decision shall specify the credit to be applied prospectively against future charges unless the property owner has paid the full amount of the Stormwater fee as charged and has also requested an abatement. B. In the event that a property owner fails to pay the Stormwater fee as charged and the Town utilizes the process set forth in MGL c. 83, §§ 16A through 16F, to collect the unpaid charges, the property owner shall have the right to seek an abatement by filing an application for abatement with the Department of Public Works in accordance with the remedy specified in MGL c. 83, § 16E, with a copy delivered to the Board of Assessors. The application for abatement shall conform to the requirements for a notice of appeal as set forth in Subsection A, above, and the process for a hearing before the Select Board, including the applicable time limits, shall be as set forth therein. In the event that the Select Board denies the abatement, in whole or in part, it shall, in its written decision, include a statement notifying the property owner of the right to seek a review of the decision by the filing of an appeal with the Appellate Tax Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within three months of the date of the decision of the Select Board. As the right to Appellate Tax Board review under this Subsection B is derived from applicable sections of the General Laws as contained in Chapters 59 and 83 thereof; to the extent that the terms of this chapter conflict with the terms specified therein, the terms specified in the General Laws control. or take any other action relative thereto. Acceptance of this bylaw would create a Stormwater Enterprise Fund and fee that will go in effect beginning in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018) to offset costs associated with a stormwater management program designed to promote the health and safety of the public, to protect property from flooding and the damage caused by stormwater runoff, and to protect and manage water quality by

80 controlling the level of pollutants in stormwater runoff and the flow of water as conveyed by man-made and natural stormwater management systems and facilities. The bylaw, which is posted on the Town’s website and is available upon request, would give the Town the resources to fulfill the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) regulations recently promulgated by the US EPA. The proposed fee would be $2.25 per month per house. A fee based on impervious area would also be assessed on nonresidential properties. ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60 Section 3F, the law would allow the Town to designate a place on its property or motor vehicle excise tax bills or mail with such bills a separate form whereby taxpayers may voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money, which shall increase the amount already due, for the purposes of providing support for veterans and their dependents in need of immediate assistance, or take any other action relative thereto. This fund, under the direction of the Veteran Services Department, will enable the Town to act expeditiously when responding to immediate needs of veterans and their dependents. Expenditures from the fund can be made without further appropriation and will be only utilized to provide emergency food, transportation, heat and oil expenses. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II, Chapter 600, Section 2-601(m), Water and Sewer Non-Payment, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove: “If a bill for water services remains unpaid for thirty (30) days after the bill is due, the Department of Finance and Administration shall send a notice to the delinquent; and if the bill remains unpaid for fifteen (15) days thereafter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall inform the Water and Sewer Commissioners, who have the authority to cause the water supply to be turned off. If the water supply has been turned off at a water use location, the Commissioners shall not cause the water to be turned on again until the amount due, together with Five ($5) Dollars for the notice and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for the restoration of the service have been paid.” Replace with: “If a bill for water services remains unpaid for ten (10) days after the bill is due, a demand fee equal to Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) shall be assessed, and the Department of Finance and Administration shall send a notice to the delinquent account; and if the bill remains unpaid for fifteen (15) days thereafter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall inform the Water and Sewer Commissioners, who have the authority to cause the water supply to be turned off. If the water supply has been turned off at a water use location, the Commissioners shall not cause the water to be turned on again until the amount due, including all assessed interest and demand fees, together with Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for the restoration of the service have been paid.” or take any other action relative thereto. The modification of this Bylaw will bring consistency in the way the Town handles past due water and sewer accounts when compared to the handling of past due property and motor vehicle excise tax accounts. Currently property and motor vehicle excise demand notices are sent no earlier than 10 days after the due date. The demand notice for property and motor vehicle excise carries a fee of fifteen ($15) dollars. The fifteen ($15) dollar fee was set by vote at the May 10, 2016 Annual Town Meeting in article # 23. In as much as there was a concern over the Water and Sewer Commissioners shutting off water to delinquent accounts, this amended Bylaw does not change the provisions currently in place regarding such. It has been the policy of the Commissioners not to exercise this right but in place thereof to lien the property to which with delinquent water and sewer user fees apply. ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article III, Chapter 300, Section 3-324, Counting Voters, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove: “If a vote is taken in a Town Meeting and if the decision of the Moderator is doubted by seven (7) or more voters, the Moderator shall request the house to be seated and shall appoint tellers. The Moderator shall announce that only those voters who occupy seats on the floor of the meeting are eligible to be counted on the vote; but the Moderator has authority to instruct the tellers to count the votes of specific voters who are unable to obtain seats on the floor of the meeting. The Moderator shall cause the question before the meeting to be distinctly and clearly stated and, in sequence, the Moderator shall request those who choose to vote in the affirmative and those who choose to vote in the negative to rise and stand in their places until they are counted by the tellers. The tellers shall carefully count the standing voters and shall report to the Moderator. The Moderator shall announce the number of voters in the affirmative and in the negative. If a two-thirds vote for an action at a Town meeting is required by statute, the moderator, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 39, Section 15, as amended, may dispense with the requirement of taking a count of the vote if the moderator, in his discretion and without taking a count, determines that two-thirds of those voting supported this action.” Replace with: “If a vote is taken in a Town Meeting and if the decision of the Moderator is doubted by seven (7) or more voters, the Moderator shall request the house to be seated and shall appoint tellers. The Moderator shall announce that only those voters who occupy seats on the floor of the meeting are eligible to be counted on the vote; but the Moderator has authority to instruct the tellers to count the votes of specific voters who are unable to obtain seats on the floor of the meeting. The Moderator shall cause the question before the meeting to be distinctly and clearly stated and, in sequence, the Moderator shall request those who choose to vote in the affirmative and those who choose to vote in the negative to raise their voting cards in the air until they are counted by the tellers. The tellers shall carefully count the voters’ raised cards and shall report to

the Moderator. The Moderator shall announce the number of voters in the affirmative and in the negative. If a two-thirds vote for an action at a Town meeting is required by statute, the moderator, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 39, Section 15, as amended, may dispense with the requirement of taking a count of the vote if the moderator, in his discretion and without taking a count, determines that two-thirds of those voting supported this action.” or take any other action relative thereto. This bylaw amendment will bring our bylaws to conform to our practices. For many years we have conducted counts of votes with voters raising their voting cards, rather than standing in place. That practice, however does not follow what our bylaw requires. Amending the bylaw will permit voters to remain seated and raise their voting cards. ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provision of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 200A, Section 9A which deals with the disposition of abandoned funds by the Town, or take any other action relative thereto. The independent auditors of the Town brought to management’s attention the lack of a comprehensive policy / procedure dealing with disposition of abandoned property, mainly uncashed outstanding checks of a year or longer. Acceptance of this statute outlines the specific steps in dealing with abandoned property that must be followed before the Town can take legal ownership of the property. Such steps include the publication of the names of the owners of the funds on the Town’s website and subsequently publishing the names in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article II, Chapter 300, Section 2-319 (a) Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove: 2-319. Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees. (a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall be responsible for records of all municipal taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges, hereinafter referred to as the tax collector, shall annually furnish to each department, board, commission, or division hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority, that issues licenses or permits including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation or business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party, that has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees assessments, betterment or other municipal charges for not less than a twelve month period, and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax board. Replace with: 2-319. Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees. (a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall be responsible for records of all municipal taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges, hereinafter referred to as the tax collector, shall quarterly furnish to each department, board, commission, or division hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority, that issues licenses or permits including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation or business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party, that has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees assessments, betterment or other municipal charges for not less than a sixty day period, and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax board. or take any other action relative thereto. The Governor’s Municipal Modernization Act amended MGL Chapter 40 Section 57 by deleting the one year requirement of payment delinquency before a municipality may deny, suspend, revoke or not renew certain licenses and permits. It allowed for the municipality, through bylaw or ordinance to define its own grace period for certain payment delinquencies. This change would reduce the Town’s grace period from one year, the defined period in the pre-amended statute, to sixty days, which is the optional timeframe the Town is seeking. ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to re-accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32B, Section 20 which provides for the creation of a trust fund to reserve money for retiree health insurance and other postemployment benefits (OPEB), or take any other action relative thereto. The Town originally accepted the provisions of MGL Chapter 32B, Section 20 with a favorable vote of article # 21 at the April 28, 2009 Annual Town Meeting. As it currently stands, the fund has been determined to be a “reserve fund” for retiree health insurance expense, but is subject to Town Meeting appropriating these funds for any municipal purpose at any time. The provisions of the statute were recently modified in the Governor’s Municipal Modernization Act and must be reaccepted to take advantage of the revisions which include: compliance with standards of the Government Accounting Standards Board and the Internal Revenue Service, which truly make this a trust fund to be used only for retirees’ and their dependents’ benefits. Additionally, the Town will need to appoint a trustee or trustees who will have investment authority of the trust’s assets. ARTICLE 39. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to approve and adopt the Resolution Supporting State and Federal Legislation to Provide Greater Transparency in Political Donations and Limit the Influence of Money in Politics (please see attached resolution), or take any other action relative thereto. Resolution Supporting State and Federal Legislation to Provide Greater Transparency in Political Donations and Limit the Influence of Money in Politics WHEREAS, recent changes in funding and disclosure rules for national, state and local political elections have degraded the goals of the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, a recent decision by the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) now allows an infusion of previously prohibited out-of-state money to influence local and state elections, new legislation is now required to prohibit such funding from circumventing Massachusetts state law; and WHEREAS, in an effort to restore voter confidence in our democracy, a grassroots movement known as "Represent.Us" is working for legislative reforms to reduce the opportunity for corruption within the political system in our country by supporting a legislative reform bill known as the "American Anti-Corruption Act" (the Act); and WHEREAS, the Act targets bribery by preventing lobbyists from donating to politicians and influencing policymaking; ends secret money by mandating full transparency; enables citizens to fund elections; closes the revolving door between Congress and lobbying firms; and enhances the power of the Federal Election Commission; and WHEREAS, this national organization's local chapter, Represent.US Western Mass, sought and promoted an advisory referendum; specifically in the Hampshire/Franklin State Senate District (currently held by Stan Rosenberg) to build support for this initiative; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014, the citizens of the above mentioned district were given the opportunity to be heard on this topic through the above advisory referendum where the question received 84 percent aggregate support across the entire district, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the citizens of the Town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts that we support tough new anti-corruption laws to close loopholes in Massachusetts' campaign finance regulations that currently allows unregulated out-of- state money to infiltrate state and local elections; and we support the goals outlined in the American Anti-Corruption Act to remove the corrupting influence of money on our political system. The Act prohibits politicians from taking campaign money from special interest groups including private industries and unions; increases transparency for campaign funding; empowers all voters through a tax rebate voucher to contribute to the candidates they support; prohibits representatives and senior staff from all lobbying activity for five years once they leave office; and places limits on superPACs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of the Town of Longmeadow implores our elected representatives in Boston, State Senator Lesser and Rep. Ashe and in Washington, Sen. Edward Markey and Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Neal (or their successors) to lead this effort to enact these initiatives in Massachusetts and in the U.S. Congress. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Town of Longmeadow is hereby directed to give notice to the above representatives by sending a certified copy of this resolution to each of them. This petition is requesting that the Town of Longmeadow approve and adopt the Resolution Supporting State and Federal Legislation to Provide Greater Transparency in Political Donations and Limit the Influence of Money in Politics (please see attached resolution). ARTICLE 40. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars), or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of installing pedestrian crossing signals at the intersection of Longmeadow Street and Western Drive/Forest Glen Road, or take any other action relative thereto. Currently the Traffic signalization at the intersection of Longmeadow Street and Western Drive/Forest Glen Road does not allow for the safest pedestrian crossing. This article would allow for signalization improvements to safer pedestrian traffic at the intersection. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 41. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to: a person shall not, keep, maintain, or permit upon any lot or parcel within the Town of Longmeadow livestock (to include goats, sheep, and pigs), bees, poultry (to include turkeys, chickens, roosters, ducks, and geese) with the exception that the lot or parcel is zoned Agricultural, or take any other action relative thereto. The purpose of this petition is to restrict the presence of livestock, bees, and poultry to lots/parcels that are zoned for agriculture. Two-thirds vote required. ARTICLE 42. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to reaffirm the use of the land and structures located at 301 Laurel Street (also known as “Bliss Park”) and 337 Longmeadow Street (also known as “Laurel Park”) as parkland, in accordance with a vote taken at the February 28, 1934 Town Meeting, Article 9, wherein said land was intended to be transferred from the Water Department to the care and control of the Park Commissioners and its use was established “as a public park and public playground”; and, accordingly, therefore, to designate Laurel Park and so much of Bliss Park that has not been improved as a playground for the purpose of conserving, utilizing and protecting for the public the forest, water, air and other natural resources attributable to those lands and contained therein and/or upon them; and, further, to authorize and direct the Board of Selectman to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the use of said Bliss Park and Laurel Park for park and conservation purposes and to execute and record at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds any and all documents as may be necessary to protect said parkland pursuant to Article 97 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including, without limitation, a conservation restriction. The Town shall not be authorized to take any action with regard to Bliss Park and Laurel Park inconsistent with the intent of this warrant article until these properties are legally recognized as falling under the protection of said Article 97, or take any other action relative thereto. The intent of this petition is to compel the Town of Longmeadow to effect legal protection for Bliss Park and Laurel Park thereby ensuring they remain public parks in accordance with the wishes of the Citizens of Longmeadow in a vote taken at Town Meeting on February 28, 1934. The supporting warrant directs the Town to now take any and all legal actions necessary to ensure that these lands remain parks in perpetuity through the protection offered parkland under Article 97 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The burden to execute all necessary legal documentation to secure such protection under said Article 97 shall fall upon the Town of

Longmeadow. Further, the Town shall be barred from taking any action on these parklands inconsistent with the intent of this petition during the period prior to such legal recognition and protection under said Article 97. ARTICLE 43. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to accept a bylaw to require a voter to show a valid photo ID to register to vote and when voting. Valid forms of identification are a MA state ID, MA Driver’s License, MA Firearms Card, Valid Military ID Card or a valid passport, or take any other action relative thereto. I believe everyone should have to show a photo ID to register to vote and to vote. This bylaw would set the standard for election and voting transparency. ARTICLE 44. Citizen Petition To see if the Town will vote to designate the Town of Longmeadow a pollinator friendly community through the recognition of various pollinator species, including the honeybee and allowing and encouraging the keeping of honeybees subject to Board of Health and State of Massachusetts regulations, or take any other action relative thereto. The purpose of this petition is to designate the Town of Longmeadow a pollinator friendly community by recognizing the importance of various pollinator species, including honeybees, and encouraging and supporting of the keeping of bees by its citizens. AND you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in five (5) public places in said Town seven (7) days, at least, before the time of holding said meeting. HEREOF fail not and make due return of the Warrant with your doings thereon unto the Town Clerk at or before the time of holding said meeting. Given UNDER our hands this 20th day of March, 2017, A.D. SELECT BOARD OF LONGMEADOW

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2017 AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017– 7:00 P.M. MINUTES

Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town met at the time and place appointed. At 7:00 PM o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the Annual Town Meeting open, there being a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met. In accordance with the ancient custom, the Moderator called upon Longmeadow resident, Lieutenant Colonel John G. Desarro, Commander of the 104th Communications Flight, Barnes Air National Guard Base to give the invocation. The Town Manager recognized those officials and staff resigning or retiring during the year and expressed appreciation for their years of service. Select Board Chair Person Marie Angelides presented the Citizen of Year award to James Russell. David Horowitz, Chair of the Park Board presented the Cliff Zundell award to Frances Cameron. ARTICLE 1. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to choose three trustees to administer the William Goldthwait Bequest, and that Dawn Barkman, Frances Miffitt and William McGurk were chosen as the trustees. ARTICLE 2. It was moved and seconded to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $200,000.00 for the purposes of funding the FY 2017 Snow and Ice removal deficit. An amendment was moved and seconded to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $225,179.00.00 for the purposes of funding the FY 2017 Snow and Ice removal deficit. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote on the amendment. The main motion as amended was approved by Unanimous Affirmative vote. ARTICLE 3. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $2,850.07 for the purposes of paying Bills of Prior Fiscal Year. ARTICLE 4. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $50,000.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2017 budgets for: General Government - Legal Expense $30,000.00 Community and Cultural Services - Veterans Benefits $20,000.00 ARTICLE 5. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to transfer from Water Retained Earnings, the sum of $80,000.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2017 Water operating budget – Mains Maintenance. ARTICLE 6. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fix the Fiscal Year 2018 salary and compensation of the Moderator at $100.00 and the Select Persons at $2,000.00 each, to provide for a reserve fund, and to approve the Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget totaling $64,247,712.00 and itemized as follows: General Government $ 1,522,774.00 Public Safety $ 5,107,478.00 Planning & Community Development $ 184,707.00 Schools $33,669,978.00

Department of Public Works (General Fund) $ 3,460,842.00 Community and Cultural Services $ 1,639,825.00 Debt Service & Town/School Employee/Retiree Benefits $13,022,911.00 Subtotal General Fund $58,608,515.00 Solid Waste / Recycling Enterprise Fund $ 1,141,710.00 Water Enterprise Fund $ 2,572,373.00 Sewer Enterprise Fund $ 1,925,114.00 Total $64,247,712.00 And to fund the General Fund $58,608,515.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $57,955,402.00 from general taxation, $645,000.00 from Ambulance receipts, $8,113.00 be transferred from Fund Balance Reserve for Future Years Debt Service; and that to fund the Solid Waste / Recycling Enterprise Fund $1,141,710.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $260,000.00 from Solid Waste / Recycling receipts and $881,710.00 from general taxation; and to fund the Water Enterprise Fund $2,572,373.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $2,447,373.00 from Water receipts and $125,000.00 from Water Retained Earnings; and to fund the Sewer Enterprise Fund $1,925,114.00 be raised and appropriated as follows: $1,925,114.00 from Sewer receipts. ARTICLE 7. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $55,700.00 to a Salary Settlement Account to fund approved non-collective bargaining wage settlements. ARTICLE 8. It was moved and seconded to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the following amounts for capital projects and that any remaining amounts from the capital projects be returned to the Capital Stabilization Fund: From Raise and Appropriate (FY2018) Project Development $ 25,000.00 Police Dept. Boiler Replacement 84,000.00 Fire Truck Replacement Reserve 75,000.00 IT Server Upgrades with Power Back Up 105,000.00 Boiler Piping Modifications at Glenbrook Middle School 65,100.00 Boiler Replacement at Blueberry Hill School 125,000.00 Boiler Replacement at Center School 95,000.00 Fire Alarm Replacement at Center School 50,000.00 Pavement Preservation 500,000.00 Sidewalk Reconstruction 400,000.00 Guardrails 50,000.00 Subtotal $1,574,100.00 From Capital Stabilization Fund Fire Suppression Updates at Blueberry Hill School $ 75,000.00 Fire Suppression Updates at Wolf Swamp School 75,000.00 From Water Retained Earnings Crest Avenue Main Replacement $ 163,000.00 Chandler Ave Main Replacement 140,600.00 From Sewer Retained Earnings Emerson Rd Treatment Plant Demolition $ 160,000.00 Multi Fund Water Retained Sewer Retained Raise & Appropriate Earnings Earnings FY 2018 DPW Vibratory Roller $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $35,000.00 DPW Asphalt Paver Attachment for Toolcat 8,750.00 8,750.00 17,500.00 DPW 2 Ton Dump w/Plow & Spreader 22,500.00 22,500.00 45,000.00 AMENDMENT to Article 8 An amendment was moved and seconded to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the following amounts for capital projects and that any remaining amounts from the capital projects be returned to the Capital Stabilization Fund: From Raise and Appropriate (FY2018) Project Development $ 25,000.00 Boiler Replacements (3) Blueberry Hill & Center Schools & Police Dept. 304,000.00 Fire Truck Replacement Reserve 75,000.00 IT Server Upgrades with Power Back Up 105,000.00 Boiler Piping Modifications at Glenbrook Middle School 65,100.00 Fire Alarm Replacement at Center School 50,000.00 Pavement Preservation 500,000.00 Sidewalk Reconstruction 400,000.00 Guardrails 50,000.00 Subtotal $1,574,100.00 From Capital Stabilization Fund Fire Suppression Updates (2) Blueberry Hill & Wolf Swamp Schools $ 150,000.00 85

From Water Retained Earnings Crest Avenue Main Replacement $ 163,000.00 Chandler Ave Main Replacement 140,600.00 From Sewer Retained Earnings Emerson Rd Treatment Plant Demolition $ 160,000.00 Multi Fund Water Retained Sewer Retained Raise & Appropriate Earnings Earnings FY 2018 DPW Vibratory Roller $17,500.00 $17,500.00 $35,000.00 DPW Asphalt Paver Attachment for Toolcat 8,750.00 8,750.00 17,500.00 DPW 2 Ton Dump w/Plow & Spreader 22,500.00 22,500.00 45,000.00 It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to approve the amendment. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative vote on the main motion as amended. ARTICLE 9. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain any fee, easement or other interest in all or any part of a parcel of land owned by Famiglia, LLC, or any successor in interest in the Town of Longmeadow known as 170 Dwight Road and designated on the Longmeadow Assessors Maps as Map 234, Block 3, Lot 35A; Map 234, Block 4, Lot 35A; and Map 177, Block 136, Lot 35A, approximately 12.07 acres in the area, for the purpose of constructing a new Department of Public Works Facility or other municipal purpose(s), on terms and conditions deemed by the Select Board to be in the best interests of the Town, and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow, $2,600,000.00 for the purposes of this Article, as set forth in Article 10. ARTICLE 10. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $21,205,000.00 for the purposes of acquiring land located in the Town of Longmeadow known as 170 Dwight Road and designated on the Longmeadow Assessors Maps as Map 234, Block 3, Lot 35A; Map 234, Block 4, Lot 35A; and Map 177, Block 136, Lot 35A, approximately 12.07 acres in the area and constructing and equipping a new Department of Public Works Facility and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow said sum of money by the issuance of general obligation bonds or notes of the Town, the costs of such borrowing to be allocated among the Town’s General Fund (from taxation), Sewer Enterprise Fund (from sewer charges), Water Enterprise Fund (from water charges) and from the Storm Water Enterprise Fund (storm water fees) should one be created. Any appropriation hereunder shall be subject to and contingent upon an affirmative vote of the Town to exempt the amounts required for the payment of interest and principal on said borrowing from the limitations on taxes imposed by M.G.L. Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½). ARTICLE 11. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Unanimous Affirmative vote to appropriate $471,736.00 from the state for highway improvements under the authority of M.G.L. Chapter 90 including funds to be received in FY 2018 or any other applicable laws, and to authorize the Select Board, if necessary, to apply for, accept, and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such projects, expend. ARTICLE 12. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to accept the “Dwight Road Improvement District” which will be located on the east side of Dwight Road in Longmeadow, MA, easterly to the town line of East Longmeadow, MA and southerly to the convergence of Dwight Road and Maple Street. The northerly limit of the District is the north property line of the 6.35 acre parcel known as “Dwight Road Rear”. ARTICLE 13. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to create a District Improvement Financing (DIF) program authorized under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40Q and that such program be known as the Dwight Road / Maple Street DIF Program. The Dwight Road / Maple Street DIF Program will encompass the Dwight Road Improvement District as part of a public-private collaborative process to promote redevelopment in Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. ARTICLE 14. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500,000 for the purposes of public infrastructure improvements, including but not limited to road, sidewalk and traffic / pedestrian signal improvements in the area of “Dwight Road Improvement District” previously approved in Article #13, and to meet said appropriation to authorize the Treasurer to borrow said sum of money. ARTICLE 15. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to amend its General Bylaws by adding the following section to Chapter 400: Section 3-404 Revolving Funds Established Under M.G.L. c. 44. Section 53E ½ b) School Department There shall be a School Department Revolving Fund as provided under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½, said funds to receive commissions paid from sales from vending machines located in various locations under the jurisdiction of the School Department, said funds to be deposited with the Town Treasurer and with payments from the fund to be expended by the School Department, as established at each Annual Town Meeting, to support school-related activities. ARTICLE 16. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to establish a funding limit to the Town’s School Department Revolving Fund with payments from the fund to be expended there from by the School Department, up to $5,000.00.

ARTICLE 17. It was moved and seconded that the Town, upon recommendation from the Select Board, vote to authorize the School Department to enter into a lease purchase financing agreement to acquire IT capital equipment for a period up to four (4) years. A motion to lay the article on the table failed by 2/3rds Declaration The Moderator Declared the article passed by a 2/3rds Affirmative vote. ARTICLE 18. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $34,321.00 to the Town’s Operational Stabilization Fund previously established by vote of Article #15 at the November 18, 2003 Special Town Meeting. ARTICLE 19. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from the FY 2018 Community Preservation local surcharge and trust fund for administrative costs for the Community Preservation Committee. It was moved and seconded to consolidate Articles 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27. The motion to consolidate passed by Majority Affirmative vote. ARTICLE 20. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Storrs House Museum 2nd Floor Climate Control Project in the amount of $22,300.00 funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance. ARTICLE 21. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Town’s Historic Records Preservation in the amount of $20,000.00 funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance. ARTICLE 22. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Blueberry Hill School Playground in the amount of $40,000.00 funded from the Community Preservation Recreation / Open Space Fund Balance. ARTICLE 23. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Field Well Installation, in the amount of $80,000.00 funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, contingent upon the Town developing a master plan for the fields. ARTICLE 24. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Bliss Park Guardrails and Signage in the amount of $7,500.00 funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance. ARTICLE 25. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Dugouts at Turner Fields in the amount of $20,000.00 funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance. ARTICLE 26. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Longmeadow Cemetery Gravestone Restoration and Preservation in the amount of $20,475.00 funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance. ARTICLE 27. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for the Community House Retaining Wall and Areaway in the amount of $13,500.00 funded from the Community Preservation Historic Preservation Fund Balance, and the amount of $98,500.00 to be funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance. ARTICLE 28. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Wolf Swamp Pre-School Playground Equipment in the amount of $34,000.00 funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance. ARTICLE 29. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to fund the Community Preservation Project for Storrs Library Window Replacement in the amount of $118,500.00 funded from the Community Preservation Undesignated Fund Balance, and to transfer $132,500.00 from the Community Preservation Project Center School Terrace and Balustrade voted in Article # 21 at the May 10, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, to be applied to this project. At 10:36 pm there was a Majority Affirmative vote to adjourn the meeting until Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

********************May 10, 2017 - 2nd Night*********************** At 7:00 PM o’clock in the evening the Moderator declared the 2nd night of the Annual Town Meeting open, there being a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met. Town Manager Stephen Crane recognized and thanked members of the former School Building Committee. ARTICLE 30. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to designate the remaining funds from the upfront Mitigation Payment received from MGM as Special Revenue Funds and that such funds may only be expended in the exact way outlined in the Town’s “Surrounding Community Arbitration Award” made by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. ARTICLE 31. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to transfer from available funds in the treasury, the sum of $250,000.00 for the purpose of funding Architectural and Engineering Services for the design of a new and/or renovated Adult Center at Greenwood Park.

ARTICLE 32. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to amend its General Bylaws by adding the following section to Article Two, Chapter 600 “Section 2-606 Stormwater Enterprise Fund.” (a) ESTABLISHED There is hereby established within the Department of Public Works a utility known as the "Stormwater Division" under the day-to-day supervision of the Director of Public Works. (b) PURPOSE The Department of Public Works shall administer the stormwater management programs of the Town through the Stormwater Division. It shall be funded by revenue collected through the Stormwater fee and such other funds as may, from time to time, be appropriated or obtained through other sources including but not limited to grants and low-interest loans. The stormwater management program is designed to promote the health and safety of the public, to protect property from flooding and the damage caused by stormwater runoff, and to protect and manage water quality by controlling the level of pollutants in stormwater runoff and the flow of water as conveyed by man-made and by natural stormwater management systems and facilities. (c) AUTHORITY This chapter is adopted in accordance with the authority granted, inter alia, by Amendment Article 89 to Amendment Article 2 of the Massachusetts Constitution, MGL c. 83, §§ 1 through 24, and such other powers as granted to cities and towns in the General Laws. (d) DEFINITIONS The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: CREDIT - A reduction in the amount of a Stormwater fee charge to a particular property. DIRECT COSTS - The costs incurred in the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system as reflected in the Stormwater Enterprise Fund budget. DWELLING UNIT - The individual, private premises contained in any building intended, whether occupied or not, as the residence for one household, regardless of the number of individuals in the household. A building may contain more than one dwelling unit. GENERAL LAWS - The General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE - Those areas which prevent or impede the infiltration of stormwater into the soil in the manner in which it entered the soil, in natural conditions, prior to development. Common impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, rooftops, buildings or structures, sidewalks, walkways, patio areas, swimming pools, decks, driveways, parking lots, storage areas, compacted gravel and soil surfaces, awnings and other fabric or plastic coverings, and other surfaces which prevent or impede the natural infiltration of stormwater runoff which existed prior to development. INDIRECT COSTS - The costs incurred in the operation and maintenance of the stormwater system including, but not limited to, health insurance, property and casualty insurance, utility expenses, life insurance, and retirement.. Another example of an indirect cost would be the value of time spent by General Fund employees in the Collector's office processing Enterprise Fund user payments. LARGE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Improved property containing apartments, or condominiums with four or more dwelling units and rooming and boarding houses. Large residential properties shall not include improved property containing structures used primarily for non-residential purposes (i.e., hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes or properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors). NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Property that is not small residential property as defined herein, including, but not limited to, such property as commercial and office buildings, public buildings and structures, industrial and manufacturing buildings, Large Residential Property, storage buildings and storage areas, parking lots, roadways, driveways, parks, recreation properties, tennis courts, swimming pools, public and private schools and universities, research facilities and stations, hospitals and convalescent centers, airports, agricultural uses, water and wastewater treatment plants, hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes, properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors, and any other form of use not otherwise mentioned which is not a residential property. PERVIOUS SURFACE - Those areas that allow the unimpeded infiltration of stormwater into the soil. Common pervious surfaces include, but are not limited to, lawn area, forest land, agricultural lands, meadows and other undeveloped land. In determining utility fee calculations, all land on a parcel of property not defined as impervious land will be considered to be pervious. PROPERTY ASSOCIATIONS - A condominium, cooperative, or other form of ownership, whether residential, commercial or multiple-use, in which fees are divided among multiple record title owners by instrument recorded in the Hampden Registry of Deeds or Hampden Land Court. SMALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Improved property containing one, two or three dwelling units. Small residential properties shall not include improved property containing structures used primarily for non-residential purposes (i.e., hotels, motels, retirement centers, nursing homes or assisted living homes or properties designated as "mixed use" properties by the Board of Assessors). STORMWATER - The surface water runoff from precipitation. STORMWATER FEE - The periodic user fee imposed pursuant to this chapter by the Town of Longmeadow for providing stormwater management. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT C. All services provided by the Town which relate to the: (6) Transfer, control, conveyance, treatment or movement of stormwater runoff through Town-owned infrastructure; (7) Maintenance, repair, grading and replacement of existing stormwater management systems and facilities and equipment owned by the Town;

(8) Planning, development, design and construction of additional stormwater management systems and facilities to meet current and anticipated needs, including grading of roads to facilitate the movement of stormwater; (9) Regulation of the use of stormwater management services, systems and facilities; and (10) Compliance with applicable local, state and federal stormwater management regulations, permit requirements, and mandates. D. Stormwater management services may address the quality of stormwater runoff as well as the quantity thereof. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES Those natural and man-made channels, swales, ditches, rivers, streams, brooks, creeks, wetlands, branches, reservoirs, ponds, drainageways, drainage structures, conveyances, storm drains, catch basins, inlets, gutters, pipes, culverts, bridges, head walls, storm sewers, lakes, outfalls, and other physical works, properties, and improvements that collect, transport, transfer, control, pump, treat, convey, detain, retain, dispose of, or otherwise influence the movement of stormwater runoff. UNDEVELOPED LAND All land that is not altered from its natural state. (e) FEE ESTABLISHED; BILLING FREQUENCY; DEPOSIT TO ENTERPRISE FUND ACCOUNT. A. Pursuant to MGL c. 83, § 16, the Town hereby establishes a charge for the use of the stormwater management of the Town to be known as the "Stormwater fee." B. The Stormwater fee is imposed on each parcel of residential property and each parcel of non-residential property, whether occupied or not. The Stormwater fee shall be billed at least annually, but not more frequently than in four quarterly increments, as determined by the Select Board. The fee shall be billed to the record title owner of the property. The billing shall be consolidated in the same bill as is sent to said property owner for other services provided by the Town supported by fees, including water service and sanitary sewer use. If the property does not receive a water/sewer bill from the Town, a bill for only the Stormwater fee will be sent. Payment shall be due 30 days after the issue date of the Stormwater bill. C. Receipts generated from the Stormwater fee shall be deposited to an enterprise fund account to be known as the "stormwater management account" set up in accordance with the authority granted by MGL c. 44, § 53F 1/2. The funds deposited to this account shall be used to fund the stormwater management program of the Town. (f) RATES A. The Director of Public Works shall recommend an annual budget for stormwater management services to the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall include a proposed annual budget for the stormwater management in the proposed operating budget submitted to the Select Board in accordance with Article 7 of the Charter of the Town of Longmeadow. The budget submitted by the Town Manager and approved by the Select Board shall have the rates set in an amount sufficient to provide for a balanced operating and capital improvement budget for the stormwater management services. B. A user fee based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) shall be imposed on every owner of non-exempt Developed Property within the Town. An ERU shall equal that square footage that represents the median of the area of Impervious Surface for all Single Family Residences in the Town. The Select Board shall, by resolution, establish the square footage that constitutes one ERU on a periodic basis. C. The Select Board shall have the authority to set and modify the user fee rates so that the total revenue generated by said charges, and any secondary sources of revenue, shall be sufficient to fund the Town’s stormwater program. D. The Select Board shall establish the user fee rate for each ERU by the adoption of a written Resolution by vote of the Select Board. A schedule of said rates shall be on file in the office of the Town Manager of the Town of Longmeadow. E. There shall be two classifications for the rates, Small Residential Property and Non-residential. Small Residential Property rates will be billed at a flat rate per the fee structure adopted by the Select Board. Non-residential rates shall be based upon the total area of impervious surface on a parcel of land in single and separate ownership as determined by the Town of Longmeadow Department of Public Works by identifying such parcels from the records of the Town Board of Assessors and utilizing available GIS data layers including building footprints, building structures, driveways, pathways, pools, sport courts, and parking areas. Any impervious areas within the Town-owned right-of-way will not be attributed to the parcel and will not be considered as part of the total impervious area of the parcel. The user fee for a specific property is determined by multiplying the user fee rate per ERU times the number of ERUs allocated to the property. Rates per ERU for Non- residential property shall be set by the Select Board and modified as necessary. The following declining block rate structure shall be used for Non-residential property: Table 1: Declining Block Rate Structure Block ERU Range Block Coefficient (multiplied by ERU rate) 1-10 1.0 11-50 0.9 51-100 0.8 101-500 0.7 F. Any impervious areas within the federal, state, county, and Town-owned right-of-way used by the traveling public will not be attributed to the parcel and will not be considered as part of the total impervious area of the parcel. G. Property associations may submit to the Department of Public Works a copy of the instrument recorded in the Hampden Registry of Deeds or Hampden Land Court that defines the percentage of common ownership attributable to each unit thereof. Upon receipt of a copy of such instrument, the Department shall cause each individual owner to be billed separately for the percentage attributable to such unit.

(g) SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES. A. The Town shall be responsible for all costs to operate, maintain, improve and access those stormwater management systems and facilities which are located: (4) Within public road rights-of-way; (5) On private property but within easements granted to, and accepted by, the Town of Longmeadow, or which are otherwise permitted to be located on such private property by written agreements for rights-of-entry, rights-of-access, rights-of-use or such other lawful means to allow for operation, maintenance, improvement and access to the stormwater management system facilities located thereon; (6) On public land which is owned by the Town and/or land of another governmental entity upon which the Town has agreements providing for the operation, maintenance, improvement and access to the stormwater management systems and facilities located thereon. B. Operation, maintenance and/or improvement of stormwater management systems and facilities which are located on private or public property not owned by the Town, and for which the Town lacks a lawful right of entry, shall be and remain the legal responsibility of the property owner, except as otherwise provided for by state and federal laws and regulations. (h) PURPOSES OF FUND. The Stormwater fee shall only be used for the direct and indirect costs of the Stormwater Division to provide stormwater management services as defined in §(d) and also includes the following: M. The acquisition by gift, purchase or condemnation of real and personal property, and interests therein, necessary to construct, operate, and maintain stormwater management systems and facilities. N. All indirect and direct costs of administration and implementation of the stormwater management programs, including the cost of labor attributable to the stormwater management program and the establishment of reasonable operating and capital reserves to meet unanticipated or emergency stormwater management requirements. O. Engineering and design, debt service and related financing expenses, construction costs for new facilities, and enlargement or improvement of existing facilities. P. Operation and maintenance of the stormwater systems, including catch basin cleaning, ditch maintenance, street sweeping and the purchase of equipment for use in the operation and maintenance of stormwater systems. Q. Capital projects for stormwater management. R. Illicit discharge detection and elimination. S. Monitoring, surveillance, and inspection of stormwater control devices. T. Water quality monitoring and water quality programs. U. Retrofitting developed areas for pollution control. V. Inspection and enforcement activities. W. Billing and related administrative costs. X. Other activities which are determined to be reasonably necessary by the Director of Public Works, including costs related to regulatory compliance. (i) LIABILITY FOR FEE; EXEMPTIONS. A. The Town finds that all real property in the Town contributes to runoff and either uses or benefits from the maintenance of the stormwater system. Therefore, except as provided in this section or otherwise provided by law, no public property, including public property funded by taxpayers of the Town of Longmeadow, or private property located in the Town of Longmeadow shall be exempt from the Stormwater fee charges. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town establishes exemptions to the Stormwater fee as follows: (1) Public streets, highways and rights-of-way. However, maintenance buildings and/or other improved property used for road maintenance purposes shall not be exempt from Stormwater fee charges. All other state, federal, and county properties are subject to the user fee charges on the same basis as private properties. (j) FEE CREDITS. A. The Town Manager shall develop a proposed Stormwater Management Credit Policy ("Credit Policy"). The Credit Policy as approved by the Town Manager shall be submitted by the Town Manager to the Select Board for approval. The Select Board may approve or disapprove the Credit Policy as submitted. The Credit Policy will define potential credits or adjustments such as: for stormwater improvements, undeveloped land with protected status, multiple undeveloped parcels under single ownership, seniors, low income, educational programs, and others. The Credit Policy shall be available for inspection by the public at the Department of Public Works and on the Town website. B. The Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to grant credits to property owners to be applied against the Stormwater fee based on the technical and procedural criteria set forth in the Credit Policy. C. Any credit allowed against the Stormwater fee charge shall be conditioned on continuing compliance with the Town's design and performance standards as stated in the Credit Policy and/or upon continuing provision of the controls, systems, facilities, services, and activities provided, operated, and maintained by the property owner or owners upon which the credit is based. The Department of Public Works may revoke a credit at any time for noncompliance with applicable standards and criteria as established in the Credit Policy or this chapter. D. In order to obtain a credit, the property owner must make application to the Town on forms provided by the Department of Public Works for such purpose, the application to be fully completed in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Credit Policy.

E. When an application for a credit is deemed complete by the Department of Public Works, the Director of Public Works shall have 30 days from the date the complete application is accepted to either grant the credit in whole, grant the credit in part, or deny the credit. Credits applied for by the property owner and granted in whole or in part shall apply to all Stormwater fee charges in accordance with the terms defined in the Credit Policy. (k) FEE BILLING, DELINQUENCIES, COLLECTIONS, ABATEMENTS. A. Failure of the Town to send a bill for Stormwater Enterprise Fund shall not relieve the property owner of record from the obligation to pay for such utility. If a property is unbilled, or if no bill is sent for a particular parcel of land, the Town may back bill for the fees as applicable for a period not to exceed one year of charges, but no late fees or delinquency charges of any kind shall be charged or recovered from any property owner so back billed. B. Stormwater Enterprise Fund bills shall be managed by the Department of Public Works for collection. The Longmeadow Finance Department shall keep records of all paid and unpaid Stormwater Enterprise Fund bills and maintain financial records for the utility. C. If a bill for Stormwater Enterprise Fund bill is not paid in full by the 30th day from the date the bill is issued, interest at the rate of 12% per annum shall accrue on any unpaid balance. Interest shall accrue from the day after the bills are due. D. At any time after interest begins to accrue on an unpaid account, the Longmeadow Town Collector may serve on the party assessed a statement of the amount due, including interest, with a demand for payment. A charge as set forth in Chapter 300, Section 2-319 Licenses and Permits, Unpaid Fees, shall be made for such demand. If the amount due remains unpaid 14 days after mailing of said demand, the Longmeadow Town Collector shall commit the amount to the Board of Assessors for inclusion on the next annual property tax bill. Upon inclusion of the unpaid amount on an annual property tax bill, the amount due shall be a lien on the property, which shall have priority over all other liens except municipal liens and mortgages of record prior to the recording of a notice of lien. E. In the event that a property owner believes the Stormwater fee is improperly calculated or is otherwise incorrect, the property owner may, within 30 days from the date of issuance of the Stormwater Enterprise Fund bill, and after payment of the bill in full, apply to the Department of Public Works for an abatement. The application for abatement shall be supported by such information as is necessary for a reasonable person to conclude that it is more likely than not that the billing is in error. The Department of Public Works shall have 60 days to consider the request for abatement and render a written decision, which may deny the abatement, grant the abatement in full or grant the abatement in part. F. Abatements that are offered by the Town of Longmeadow per Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5 may also be requested from the Department of Public Works. (l) APPEALS; HEARINGS. A. In the event that a property owner is aggrieved by a written decision from the Department of Public Works denying an application for abatement in whole or in part, or denying an application for a credit, in whole or in part, the property owner shall have 30 days from the date of the written decision to file an appeal to the Department of Public Works. The appeal shall be in writing and shall specify the grounds thereof. Upon the filing of the notice of appeal with the Department of Public Works, the Department shall forthwith transmit to the Select Board all documents constituting the record upon which the particular decision was made. The Select Board shall set a date for hearing which shall be within 90 days of the date of the filing of the appeal, and notice thereof setting forth the place, date and time of hearing shall be sent to the property owner no less than 10 days prior to the hearing date. The Select Board shall render a written decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing affirming the action of the Department or reversing the action. If reversing the denial of an abatement, the decision shall specify the sum to be abated, which shall not exceed the amounts paid. If reversing the denial of a credit, the decision shall specify the credit to be applied prospectively against future charges unless the property owner has paid the full amount of the Stormwater fee as charged and has also requested an abatement. B. In the event that a property owner fails to pay the Stormwater fee as charged and the Town utilizes the process set forth in MGL c. 83, §§ 16A through 16F, to collect the unpaid charges, the property owner shall have the right to seek an abatement by filing an application for abatement with the Department of Public Works in accordance with the remedy specified in MGL c. 83, § 16E, with a copy delivered to the Board of Assessors. The application for abatement shall conform to the requirements for a notice of appeal as set forth in Subsection A, above, and the process for a hearing before the Select Board, including the applicable time limits, shall be as set forth therein. In the event that the Select Board denies the abatement, in whole or in part, it shall, in its written decision, include a statement notifying the property owner of the right to seek a review of the decision by the filing of an appeal with the Appellate Tax Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts within three months of the date of the decision of the Select Board. As the right to Appellate Tax Board review under this Subsection B is derived from applicable sections of the General Laws as contained in Chapters 59 and 83 thereof; to the extent that the terms of this chapter conflict with the terms specified therein, the terms specified in the General Laws control. ARTICLE 33. It was Majority Affirmative vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60 Section 3F, the law would allow the Town to designate a place on its property or motor vehicle excise tax bills or mail with such bills a separate form whereby taxpayers may voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money, which shall increase the amount already due, for the purposes of providing support for veterans and their dependents in need of immediate assistance. ARTICLE 34. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to amend Article II, Chapter 600, Section 2-601(m), Water and Sewer Non-Payment, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove:

“If a bill for water services remains unpaid for thirty (30) days after the bill is due, the Department of Finance and Administration shall send a notice to the delinquent; and if the bill remains unpaid for fifteen (15) days thereafter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall inform the Water and Sewer Commissioners, who have the authority to cause the water supply to be turned off. If the water supply has been turned off at a water use location, the Commissioners shall not cause the water to be turned on again until the amount due, together with Five ($5) Dollars for the notice and Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for the restoration of the service have been paid.” Replace with: “If a bill for water services remains unpaid for ten (10) days after the bill is due, a demand fee equal to Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) shall be assessed, and the Department of Finance and Administration shall send a notice to the delinquent account; and if the bill remains unpaid for fifteen (15) days thereafter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall inform the Water and Sewer Commissioners, who have the authority to cause the water supply to be turned off. If the water supply has been turned off at a water use location, the Commissioners shall not cause the water to be turned on again until the amount due, including all assessed interest and demand fees, together with Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for the restoration of the service have been paid.” A motion was moved and seconded to read: All bills for water services shall be payable upon receipt. If a bill for water services remains unpaid for 40 days after the date of billing, a demand fee equal to fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be assessed, and the Department of Finance and Administration shall send a notice to the delinquent account that the Water and Sewer Commissioners have the authority to cause the water service to be turned off if the bill for water services are not paid on/before 55 days after the date of billing. A 48-hour written notice by certified mail and/or other documented communication shall be required prior to water being shut off. Termination of service may only take place Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. If the water supply has been turned off at a water use location, the Commissioners shall not cause the water to be turned on again until the amount due, including all assessed interest and demand fees, together with Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) for the restoration of the services have been paid. Nothing shall be construed to prevent termination for reasons of safety, health, cooperation with civil authorities or any other reason for which termination power is specifically granted in Massachusetts General Laws. Service shall not be shut off to any residential customer if: a) The customer or any person in the residence is seriously ill as substantiated by a medical doctor; b) A child under 12 months of age lives in the residence; c) Between October 15th and May 15th, if the home is heated by a steam or hydronic hot water boiler; d) The customer or other residents are 65 years of age or older; e) The customer is unable to pay for services because of financial hardship as defined in 220 CMR 25.01(2). A customer shall be responsible for and accordingly shall be subject to termination for non-payment of any portion of any bill which is not the subject of dispute. The motion to amend the article was approved by a Majority Affirmative vote. The main motion as amended was approved by a Majority Affirmative vote. ARTICLE 35. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to amend Article III, Chapter 300, Section 3-324, Counting Voters, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove: “If a vote is taken in a Town Meeting and if the decision of the Moderator is doubted by seven (7) or more voters, the Moderator shall request the house to be seated and shall appoint tellers. The Moderator shall announce that only those voters who occupy seats on the floor of the meeting are eligible to be counted on the vote; but the Moderator has authority to instruct the tellers to count the votes of specific voters who are unable to obtain seats on the floor of the meeting. The Moderator shall cause the question before the meeting to be distinctly and clearly stated and, in sequence, the Moderator shall request those who choose to vote in the affirmative and those who choose to vote in the negative to rise and stand in their places until they are counted by the tellers. The tellers shall carefully count the standing voters and shall report to the Moderator. The Moderator shall announce the number of voters in the affirmative and in the negative. If a two-thirds vote for an action at a Town meeting is required by statute, the moderator, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 39, Section 15, as amended, may dispense with the requirement of taking a count of the vote if the moderator, in his discretion and without taking a count, determines that two-thirds of those voting supported this action.” Replace with: “If a vote is taken in a Town Meeting and if the decision of the Moderator is doubted by seven (7) or more voters, the Moderator shall request the house to be seated and shall appoint tellers. The Moderator shall announce that only those voters who occupy seats on the floor of the meeting are eligible to be counted on the vote; but the Moderator has authority to instruct the tellers to count the votes of specific voters who are unable to obtain seats on the floor of the meeting. The Moderator shall cause the question before the meeting to be distinctly and clearly stated and, in sequence, the Moderator shall request those who choose to vote in the affirmative and those who choose to vote in the negative to raise their voting cards in the air until they are counted by the tellers. The tellers shall carefully count the voters’ raised cards and shall report to the Moderator. The Moderator shall announce the number of voters in the affirmative and in the negative. If a two-thirds vote for an action at a Town meeting is required by statute, the moderator, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 39, Section

15, as amended, may dispense with the requirement of taking a count of the vote if the moderator, in his discretion and without taking a count, determines that two-thirds of those voting supported this action.” ARTICLE 36. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to accept the provision of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 200A, Section 9A which deals with the disposition of abandoned funds by the Town. ARTICLE 37. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to amend Article II, Chapter 300, Section 2-319 (a) Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees, of the General Bylaws of the Town by deleting in its entirety and amending as follows: Remove: 2-319. Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall be responsible for records of all municipal taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges, hereinafter referred to as the tax collector, shall annually furnish to each department, board, commission, or division hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority, that issues licenses or permits including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation or business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party, that has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees assessments, betterment or other municipal charges for not less than a twelve month period, and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax board. Replace with: 2-319. Licenses and Permits; Unpaid Fees. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall be responsible for records of all municipal taxes, assessments, betterments and other municipal charges, hereinafter referred to as the tax collector, shall quarterly furnish to each department, board, commission, or division hereinafter referred to as the licensing authority, that issues licenses or permits including renewals and transfers, a list of any person, corporation or business enterprise, hereinafter referred to as the party, that has neglected or refused to pay any local taxes, fees assessments, betterment or other municipal charges for not less than a sixty day period, and that such party has not filed in good faith a pending application for an abatement of such tax or a pending petition before the appellate tax board. ARTICLE 38. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to re-accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32B, Section 20 which provides for the creation of a trust fund to reserve money for retiree health insurance and other postemployment benefits (OPEB). ARTICLE 39. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to approve and adopt the Resolution Supporting State and Federal Legislation to Provide Greater Transparency in Political Donations and Limit the Influence of Money in Politics (please see attached resolution). Resolution Supporting State and Federal Legislation to Provide Greater Transparency in Political Donations and Limit the Influence of Money in Politics WHEREAS, recent changes in funding and disclosure rules for national, state and local political elections have degraded the goals of the democratic process; and WHEREAS, a recent decision by the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) now allows an infusion of previously prohibited out-of-state money to influence local and state elections, new legislation is now required to prohibit such funding from circumventing Massachusetts state law; and WHEREAS, in an effort to restore voter confidence in our democracy, a grassroots movement known as "Represent.Us" is working for legislative reforms to reduce the opportunity for corruption within the political system in our country by supporting a legislative reform bill known as the "American Anti-Corruption Act" (the Act); and WHEREAS, the Act targets bribery by preventing lobbyists from donating to politicians and influencing policymaking; ends secret money by mandating full transparency; enables citizens to fund elections; closes the revolving door between Congress and lobbying firms; and enhances the power of the Federal Election Commission; and WHEREAS, this national organization's local chapter, Represent.US Western Mass, sought and promoted an advisory referendum; specifically in the Hampshire/Franklin State Senate District (currently held by Stan Rosenberg) to build support for this initiative; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 2014, the citizens of the above mentioned district were given the opportunity to be heard on this topic through the above advisory referendum where the question received 84 percent aggregate support across the entire district, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the citizens of the Town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts that we support tough new anti-corruption laws to close loopholes in Massachusetts' campaign finance regulations that currently allows unregulated out-of- state money to infiltrate state and local elections; and we support the goals outlined in the American Anti-Corruption Act to remove the corrupting influence of money on our political system. The Act prohibits politicians from taking campaign money from special interest groups including private industries and unions; increases transparency for campaign funding; empowers all voters through a tax rebate voucher to contribute to the candidates they support; prohibits representatives and senior staff from all lobbying activity for five years once they leave office; and places limits on superPACs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of the Town of Longmeadow implores our elected representatives in Boston, State Senator Lesser and Rep. Ashe and in Washington, Sen. Edward Markey and Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Neal (or their successors) to lead this effort to enact these initiatives in Massachusetts and in the U.S. Congress.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Town of Longmeadow is hereby directed to give notice to the above representatives by sending a certified copy of this resolution to each of them. ARTICLE 40. It was moved and seconded to take no action on this article to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $25,000 (twenty five thousand dollars) for the purposes of installing pedestrian crossing signals at the intersection of Longmeadow Street and Western Drive/Forest Glen Road. It was a Unanimous Affirmative vote to take no action on this article. ARTICLE 41. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to: a person shall not, keep, maintain, or permit upon any lot or parcel within the Town of Longmeadow livestock (to include goats, sheep, and pigs), bees, poultry (to include turkeys, chickens, roosters, ducks, and geese) with the exception that the lot or parcel is zoned Agricultural. A motion to amend was approved by a Majority Affirmative vote to read as: It was moved and seconded move that the Town vote to: a person shall not, keep, maintain, or permit upon any lot or parcel within the Town of Longmeadow livestock (to include goats, sheep, and pigs), poultry (to include turkeys, chickens, roosters, ducks, and geese) with the exception that the lot or parcel is zoned Agricultural. The main motion as amended Failed by a 2/3rds Declaration. ARTICLE 42. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to reaffirm the use of the land and structures located at 301 Laurel Street (also known as “Bliss Park”) and 337 Longmeadow Street (also known as “Laurel Park”) as parkland, in accordance with a vote taken at the February 28, 1934 Town Meeting, Article 9, wherein said land was intended to be transferred from the Water Department to the care and control of the Park Commissioners and its use was established “as a public park and public playground”; and, accordingly, therefore, to designate Laurel Park and so much of Bliss Park that has not been improved as a playground for the purpose of conserving, utilizing and protecting for the public the forest, water, air and other natural resources attributable to those lands and contained therein and/or upon them; and, further, to authorize and direct the Board of Selectman to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the use of said Bliss Park and Laurel Park for park and conservation purposes and to execute and record at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds any and all documents as may be necessary to protect said parkland pursuant to Article 97 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including, without limitation, a conservation restriction. The Town shall not be authorized to take any action with regard to Bliss Park and Laurel Park inconsistent with the intent of this warrant article until these properties are legally recognized as falling under the protection of said Article 97. An amendment was approved by a Majority Affirmative vote to read as follows: It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to reaffirm the use of the land and structures located at 301 Laurel Street (also known as “Bliss Park”) and 337 Longmeadow Street (also known as “Laurel Park”) as parkland, in accordance with a vote taken at the February 28, 1934 Town Meeting, Article 9, wherein said land was intended to be transferred from the Water Department to the care and control of the Park Commissioners and its use was established “as a public park and public playground”; and, accordingly, therefore, to designate Laurel Park and Bliss Park for the purpose of conserving, utilizing and protecting for the public the forest, water, air and other natural resources attributable to those lands and contained therein and/or upon them; and, further, to authorize and direct the Board of Selectman to take any and all actions necessary to ensure the use of said Bliss Park and Laurel Park for park and conservation purposes and to execute and record at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds any and all documents as may be necessary to protect said parkland pursuant to Article 97 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including, without limitation, a conservation restriction. The Town shall not be authorized to take any action with regard to Bliss Park and Laurel Park inconsistent with the intent of this warrant article until these properties are legally recognized as falling under the protection of said Article 97. The main motion as amended was approved by a Majority Affirmative vote. ARTICLE 43. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to accept a bylaw to require a voter to show a valid photo ID to register to vote and when voting. Valid forms of identification are a MA state ID, MA Driver’s License, MA Firearms Card, Valid Military ID Card or a valid passport. An amendment failed by a Majority Negative vote to: It is hereby moved that Warrant #43 be referred to a committee to review all voting registration, identification, and early voting issues. The committee shall be comprised of three (3) members, one chosen by the Select Board, one chosen by the Moderator, and one chosen by the petitioner of Warrant #43. The committee shall report to the Select Board within 180 days of its first meeting. The main motion failed by a Majority Negative vote. ARTICLE 44. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to designate the Town of Longmeadow a pollinator friendly community through the recognition of various pollinator species, including the honeybee and allowing and encouraging the keeping of honeybees subject to Board of Health and State of Massachusetts regulations. The meeting dissolved at 10:57 p.m. The number of registered voters in attendance was 331 (2.81% of eligble voters) on May 9, 2017 and 342 (2.9% of eligble voters) on May 10, 2017, there being 11,783 registered voters as of April 19, 2017. Katherine T. Ingram, Town Clerk

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2017 – 7:00 P.M. WARRANT

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, HAMPDEN, ss To Katherine Ingram, Town Clerk, or any of the Constables of the Town of Longmeadow, in said County: GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify and warn the Inhabitants of the Town of Longmeadow, qualified to vote in elections and Town affairs, to meet in the GYMNASIUM of the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL in said Town on TUESDAY, the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening and if the GYMNASIUM of the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL, shall not, in the opinion of the Moderator, be adequate to contain such Inhabitants who shall meet, then to meet also in and such other locations in the LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL as the Moderator deems appropriate, at such time and place then and there to act on the following articles to wit: ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $126,900.00, or a greater or lesser sum, from the FY 2018 Community Preservation Fund revenues for: CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Open Space $42,300.00, CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Community Housing $42,300.00 and CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Historic Preservation $42,300.00, or take any other action relative thereto. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) requires Town Meeting to appropriate or reserve for future appropriation at least 10% of the estimated annual CPA revenue for acquisition and initiatives for each of the following three categories: Open Space, Community Housing and Historic Preservation. Approval of this article will satisfy the requirement for FY 2018. Currently, the FY 18 State matching share is estimated at 15% of our current year’s estimated revenues; surcharge, $360,000.00 and other miscellaneous revenues $9,000.00, and State match $54,000.00. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Water Retained Earnings account, the sum of $108,163.40, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of paying Bills of Prior Year, or take any other action relative thereto. As a result of the unusually dry FY 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017). The Town purchased more than the budgeted volume of water from the City of Springfield. As a result of the water usage, the Town’s water revenues for FY 2017 exceeded budgetary estimates by more than $500,000.00. As part of the FY 2017 closing process, the revenues are now in the Water Retained Earnings account and need to be appropriated to pay for the extra water purchased from the City of Springfield. Nine-tenths vote required. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of $30,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Law Dept. - Legal Expenses, or take any other action relative thereto. Nearly $30,000.00 of the $50,000.00 budgeted for Legal Expenses has been spent within the first quarter of FY 2018. The expenses incurred have mainly been attributable to representing the Town in Zoning and Health Department related matters. The supplemental appropriation will mitigate any potential account deficit at fiscal year end. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of $29,373.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Interest on Short Term Debt, or take any other action relative thereto. As part of the $21,205,000.00 DPW project, the Town purchased the former tennis facility on Dwight Road and financed the purchase through the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN). The $29,273.00 of interest on the BAN for the purchase the facility will be due in May, 2018. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the DPW Reserve for Damages account the sum of $62,092.00, from the Capital Stabilization Fund, the sum of $56,458.00, or a greater or lesser sum, Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $28,225.00, or a greater or lesser sum, and from Water Retained Earnings the sum of $28,225.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of Purchasing a Dump Truck with Plow, or take any other action relative thereto. A DPW 2007 International dump truck with plow, 33,000 GVW, was lost in an accident last March. The Town received $62,092.00 from the insurance settlement. This total appropriation of $175,000.00 will allow the DPW to purchase a heavy duty dump truck as a replacement for the one “totaled” in the accident. The size of the truck and the new $175,000.00 purchase price listed is a reduction from the October 16th original request of $225,000.00. The vehicle is currently available and complies with the Town's Fleet Management Study. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee Two-thirds vote required in the case of a transfer from the Stabilization Fund. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury $265,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, to the Operating Stabilization Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Per policy of the Select Board, all free cash amounts in excess of $500,000.00 once the Town’s fiscal year’s budget is balance and related financial matters covered, shall be transferred into the Town’s Operational Stabilization Fund established by vote of town meeting on November 18, 2003 pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 5B. Recommended by the Finance Committee

ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Ambulance Fund $130,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum and from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $130,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purchase and equipping a new ambulance to replace the 2005 Medic -1 Ambulance with such funds to be paid back to the General Fund by FY 2020, or take any other action relative thereto. The Ambulance Fund currently has $171K in it, however, because of a lag time it takes from the time an ambulance is ordered until the time it is delivered, an appropriation is needed now with a General Fund subsidy to replace the 2005 Medic –1 ambulance which currently has 126,243 miles and 9,228 hours (9/15/17) active run time. The Fire department utilizes both ambulances simultaneously when possible and the increase of two firefighters in the FY 2018 budget will allot additional time when both will be utilized simultaneously which correlates with additional revenue earned. The Ambulance Fund would repay the General Fund with any balance in excess of $50K at fiscal year-end. It is estimated that this would take 1-2 years. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $35,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purpose of purchasing and equipping a Police vehicle, or take any other action relative thereto. The Town budgeted for 2 Police vehicles within the FY 2018 operating budget passed at the Annual Town Meeting in May 2017. High mileage and costs of repairs are accelerating the need for an additional replacement to the Police fleet. Not Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds from Water Retained Earnings, the sum of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purpose of replenishing the Water Reserve Account within the FY 2018 budget, or take any other action relative thereto. The Town budgeted $40,000.00 in a Water Reserve account within the FY 2018 operating Water Department budget passed at the May 2017 Annual Town Meeting. The account is used to fund extraordinary and unforeseen budgetary needs. Emergency repairs to a water main break on Ely Way required the Water Department to utilized $20,000.00 from the reserve account. This appropriation will replenish the account in case additional funding is required during FY 2018. Any unused appropriation will revert back to Water Retained Earnings. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 3 with the additional provisions allowed by the statute to have any balance remaining in the cell phone rental account at the close of a fiscal year remain in the account and may be expended for the upkeep and maintenance of any facility under the control of the Department of Public Works, or take any other action relative thereto. Acceptance of this statute is intended to designate for the lease / rental income received by the Town from the lease / rental of space for a cell tower located adjacent to the Blinn Tennis Courts to be used specifically for the maintenance of Town properties and facilities, inclusive of School and Parks & Recreation, grounds. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $16,500.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Planning / Community Development Expenses, or take any other action relative thereto. The clerical staff employee in the Building Department has been out with a long term illness and has been paid with accrued sick time. The Town has utilized a “Temp” agency to fulfill the clerical needs within the office. This appropriation will provide FY 2018 funding for the temporary clerical services through December 31, 2018. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $20,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of upgrading the Town’s valuation software and server, or take any other action relative thereto. The Town’s valuation software, Vision, is moving off an Oracle database to Sequel. The Oracle database will no longer be supported by Vision at some point in 2020. The software upgrade and server are required before this time. Additionally, FY 2019 is a Department of Revenue “reval” year where extensive sales analysis is reviewed for proper valuation of property within Town. Vision has recommended that the “reval” and software / server upgrade not take place in the same fiscal year. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $65,000.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Interest on Long-Term Debt, or take any other action relative thereto. The Town refinanced its December 2010 Bond financing the Longmeadow High School project and a few smaller Water and Sewer projects. Over the life of the bond (FY 2019 – FY 2041) the Town is projected to save $3.264 million dollars ($2.485 million in net present value). Semiannual interest payments were historically made in August and February but the refinancing of the bond now has semiannual interest payments in December and June. As a result of the change of the interest payment dates, the additional unbudgeted FY 2018 interest is $65,000.00 in the General Fund. Recommended by the Finance Committee ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by adding a new Article IV, Section L, to read as follows: Section L. Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 3(a)(2), all types of marijuana establishments, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 1 and as may otherwise be defined by Massachusetts law or regulation, to include, without limitation, all marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers, on-site consumption at a business location, any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, and the conducting of any such activity for commercial purposes by whichever name used, shall be prohibited within the Town of Longmeadow. This prohibition shall not be construed to affect the medical use of marijuana as expressly authorized by the provisions of Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.000 (as the same may be amended from time to time); Or take any other action relative thereto. Under new State law passed in July of this year, the Town can impose a ban on recreational marijuana sales because the majority of voters within the Town cast a “no” vote on the legalization ballot questions in 2016. The Attorney General has advised that such a ban would be most effective in the form of a General and a Zoning Bylaw, so both are proposed for Town Meeting consideration. The General Bylaw amendment follows. Report of the Planning Board is required prior to vote. Two-thirds vote required. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Longmeadow by adding a new Article 2, Chapter 500, Section 2-515 to read as follows: Subsection 2-515. Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 3(a)(2), all types of marijuana establishments, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 1 and as may otherwise be defined by Massachusetts law or regulation, to include, without limitation, all marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers, on-site consumption at a business location, any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, and the conducting of any such activity for commercial purposes by whichever name used, shall be prohibited within the Town of Longmeadow. This prohibition shall not be construed to affect the medical use of marijuana as expressly authorized by the provisions of Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.000 (as the same may be amended from time to time); Or take any other action relative thereto. Under new State law passed in July of this year, the Town can impose a ban on recreational marijuana sales because the majority of voters cast a “no” vote on the legalization ballot questions in 2016. The Attorney General has advised that such a ban would be most effective in the form of a General and a Zoning Bylaw, so both are proposed for Town Meeting consideration. The Zoning Bylaw amendment immediately preceded this motion. Report of the Planning Board is required prior to vote. ARTICLE 16. To see of the Town will vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by inserting into Section I of Article VI as follows, or take any other action relative thereto. 1. Existing Undersized Lots – No lot or plot shall be used under a newly issued building permit where the area of the lot or plot or its anticipated improvements’ dimensions and/or setbacks are less or smaller than the zoning requirement of the zone within which the parcel is located, except as provided below. 2. Infill and Lot Size Averaging - The Board of Appeals may issue a Special Permit to allow for a reduction in the dimensional standards found in Article VI for existing lots to be used for residential purposes only within the Residence A-1 and A-2 Zones provided the Board of Appeals finds each of the following in that case: (a) The lot's dimensions and density are equal to or greater than the average (the sum of the values divided by the number of values) dimensions and densities of at least sixty (60%) percent of the lots located within a 300 foot radius of the lot's property lines, but in no case, however, shall such lot have less than 50 feet of frontage and/or 5,000 square feet of lot size. A list of all of the lot sizes, densities and frontages corresponding to the properties required above derived from the Town's Assessor's Maps, as well as the mathematical equations determining the averages of at least sixty (60%) percent, shall be filed by the Applicant as part of the Special Permit Application; (b) The lot is or shall be serviced by both Longmeadow public water and public sanitary sewer; (c) On-site parking is provided in accordance with the zoning parking requirements; (d) No traffic congestion, health or safety limitations would be created; and (e) The proposed dwelling is or shall be consistent with the architectural style, scale, setbacks and character of the immediate neighborhood (abutters and abutters-to-abutters). This proposed addition to the zoning bylaws is the result of the bylaw working group. This would create the opportunity to build on existing lots that do not meet current dimensional requirements but are similar in size to other developed lots nearby. A report of the Planning Board is required prior to vote. Two-thirds vote required. ARTICLE 17. To see of the Town will vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by amending Section C Side Yards of Article VI as follows, or take any other action relative thereto. 1b. Within the area between the secondary set-back line and the rear lot line, no pool, as set forth under Article IV, Section B, sub-paragraph 1.2f, shall be constructed or placed nearer than 15 feet to a side lot line, no nearer than 10 feet to the dwelling, and no other accessory structure, except a fence, and no addition thereto, or extension or part thereof shall be constructed, erected, or placed nearer than 5 feet to a side lot line. (Amended at Annual Town Meeting of May 7, 2013, Article 26.) (Approved by the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, July 26, 2013.)

[Proposed changes in underline] This change is also being proposed by the bylaw working group. In certain cases, a resident cannot install a pool in the rear yard because of the lot’s irregular shape. This would reduce the required setback from the side lot line from 30 to 15 feet and set the minimum set back from the dwelling at 10 feet. A report of the Planning Board is required prior to vote. Two-thirds vote required. ARTICLE 18. To see of the Town will vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by inserting into Section C Definitions and Section H Additional Standards of Article XII Sign Regulations as follows, or take any other action relative thereto. 16. Sign, Window: A sign affixed to the surface of a window (inside or outside) constructed with translucent material (e.g. etching or clear vinyl) so as to attract attention from the outside. Windows are not considered to be primary signs. 6. Window signs are limited in aggregate to twenty five percent (25%) of total window area. Window signs must identify the name of the business or specify the products and/or services offered therein; they cannot be generic (i.e. “open,” “Sale”). This bylaw was also developed by the bylaw working group to address window signs that are commonly used on storefronts but not defined in the current bylaws. A report of the Planning Board is required prior to vote. Two-thirds vote required. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $755,800.00, or a greater or lesser sum, for the purpose of design and reconstruction of three intersections: Longmeadow Street & Forest Glen, Longmeadow Street & Converse Street, and Converse Street and Laurel Street, or take any other action relative thereto. Town Meeting had approved the transfer of these funds for the same purpose into a “Special Revenue” fund within Article # 30 at the May 10, 2017 Annual Town Meeting. The funds were originally received by the Town of Longmeadow as part of the MGM “surrounding communities” award. The Department of Revenue determined the transfer of funds did not meet statutory criteria and thus closed the available amount ($755,800.00) into the Town's Undesignated Fund Balance ultimately becoming a part of the Town's FY 2018 certified Free Cash. This transfer will ensure that the funds are set aside for the purposes outlined in the surrounding communities’ award. Recommended by the Finance Committee AND you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in five (5) public places in said Town fourteen (14) days, at least, before the time of holding said meeting. HEREOF fail not and make due return of the Warrant with your doings thereon unto the Town Clerk at or before the time of holding said meeting. Given UNDER our hands this 16th day of October, 2017, A.D. SELECT BOARD OF LONGMEADOW

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Acting under the authority of the posted warrant, the qualified voters of the Town met at the Longmeadow High School Gymnasium. At 7:00 PM o’clock in the evening the moderator declared the Special Town Meeting open, there being more than a quorum present and all provisions of the law having been met. ARTICLE 1. It was a Unanimous Affirmative Vote to raise and appropriate $126,900.00 from the FY 2018 Community Preservation Fund revenues for: CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Open Space $42,300.00, CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Community Housing $42,300.00 and CPA Fund Balance Reserve for Historic Preservation $42,300.00. ARTICLE 2. The Moderator Declared a 9/10ths Unanimous Affirmative Vote to transfer from the Water Retained Earnings account, the sum of $108,163.40 for the purposes of paying Bills of Prior Year. ARTICLE 3. It was a Majority Affirmative Vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of $30,000.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Law Dept. - Legal Expenses. ARTICLE 4. It was a Majority Affirmative Vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of $29,373.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Interest on Short Term Debt. ARTICLE 5. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative Vote to transfer from the DPW Reserve for Damages account the sum of $62,092.00; from the Capital Stabilization Fund, the sum of $56,458.00; from Sewer Retained Earnings the sum of $28,225.00; and from Water Retained Earnings the sum of $28,225.00, for the purposes of Purchasing a Dump Truck with Plow. ARTICLE 6. It was a Unanimous Affirmative Vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury $265,000.00 to the Operating Stabilization Fund.

ARTICLE 7. It was a Unanimous Affirmative Vote to transfer from the Ambulance Fund $130,000.00 and from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $130,000.00 for the purchase and equipping a new ambulance to replace the 2005 Medic -1 Ambulance with such funds to be paid back to the General Fund by FY 2020. ARTICLE 8. It was a Majority Affirmative Vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $35,000.00 for the purpose of purchasing and equipping a Police vehicle. ARTICLE 9. It was Majority Affirmative Vote to transfer from available funds from Water Retained Earnings, the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of replenishing the Water Reserve Account within the FY 2018 budget. ARTICLE 10. It was a Majority Affirmative Vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 3 with the additional provisions allowed by the statute to have any balance remaining in the cell phone rental account at the close of a fiscal year remain in the account and may be expended for the upkeep and maintenance of any facility under the control of the Department of Public Works. ARTICLE 11. It was Unanimous Affirmative Vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $16,500.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Planning / Community Development Expenses. ARTICLE 12. It was a Unanimous Affirmative Vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $20,000.00 for the purposes of upgrading the Town’s valuation software and server. ARTICLE 13. It was a Unanimous Affirmative Vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $64,391.00 for the purposes of providing supplemental funding to the FY 2018 budget for Interest on Long-Term Debt. ARTICLE 14. The Moderator declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative Vote to amend the Zoning Bylaws by adding a new Article IV, Section L, to read as follows: Section L. Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 3(a)(2), all types of marijuana establishments, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 1 and as may otherwise be defined by Massachusetts law or regulation, to include, without limitation, all marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers, on-site consumption at a business location, any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, and the conducting of any such activity for commercial purposes by whichever name used, shall be prohibited within the Town of Longmeadow. This prohibition shall not be construed to affect the medical use of marijuana as expressly authorized by the provisions of Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.000 (as the same may be amended from time to time); ARTICLE 15. It was a Majority Affirmative Vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Longmeadow by adding a new Article 2, Chapter 500, Section 2-515 to read as follows: Subsection 2-515. Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 3(a)(2), all types of marijuana establishments, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 94G, Section 1 and as may otherwise be defined by Massachusetts law or regulation, to include, without limitation, all marijuana cultivators, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana retailers, on-site consumption at a business location, any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, and the conducting of any such activity for commercial purposes by whichever name used, shall be prohibited within the Town of Longmeadow. This prohibition shall not be construed to affect the medical use of marijuana as expressly authorized by the provisions of Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.000 (as the same may be amended from time to time); ARTICLE 16. It was moved and seconded that the Town vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by inserting into Section I of Article VI as follows: 1. Existing Undersized Lots – No lot or plot shall be used under a newly issued building permit where the area of the lot or plot or its anticipated improvements’ dimensions and/or setbacks are less or smaller than the zoning requirement of the zone within which the parcel is located, except as provided below. 2. Infill and Lot Size Averaging - The Board of Appeals may issue a Special Permit to allow for a reduction in the dimensional standards found in Article VI for existing lots to be used for residential purposes only within the Residence A-1 and A-2 Zones provided the Board of Appeals finds each of the following in that case: (a) The lot's dimensions and density are equal to or greater than the average (the sum of the values divided by the number of values) dimensions and densities of at least sixty (60%) percent of the lots located within a 300 foot radius of the lot's property lines, but in no case, however, shall such lot have less than 50 feet of frontage and/or 5,000 square feet of lot size. A list of all of the lot sizes, densities and frontages corresponding to the properties required above derived from the Town's Assessor's Maps, as well as the mathematical equations determining the averages of at least sixty (60%) percent, shall be filed by the Applicant as part of the Special Permit Application;

(b) The lot is or shall be serviced by both Longmeadow public water and public sanitary sewer; (c) On-site parking is provided in accordance with the zoning parking requirements; (d) No traffic congestion, health or safety limitations would be created; and (e) The proposed dwelling is or shall be consistent with the architectural style, scale, setbacks and character of the immediate neighborhood (abutters and abutters-to-abutters). The motion failed after a hand count was performed: Yes = 63 and No = 59. The Moderator declared that the motion failed to meet the 2/3rds vote required. ARTICLE 17. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Majority Affirmative vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by amending Section C Side Yards of Article VI as follows: 1b. Within the area between the secondary set-back line and the rear lot line, no pool, as set forth under Article IV, Section B, sub-paragraph 1.2f, shall be constructed or placed nearer than 15 feet to a side lot line, no nearer than 10 feet to the dwelling, and no other accessory structure, except a fence, and no addition thereto, or extension or part thereof shall be constructed, erected, or placed nearer than 5 feet to a side lot line. (Amended at Annual Town Meeting of May 7, 2013, Article 26.) (Approved by the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, July 26, 2013.) [Proposed changes in underline] ARTICLE 18. The Moderator Declared a 2/3rds Unanimous Affirmative vote to amend the Town of Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws by inserting into Section C Definitions and Section H Additional Standards of Article XII Sign Regulations as follows: 16. Sign, Window: A sign affixed to the surface of a window (inside or outside) constructed with translucent material (e.g. etching or clear vinyl) so as to attract attention from the outside. Windows are not considered to be primary signs. 6. Window signs are limited in aggregate to twenty five percent (25%) of total window area. Window signs must identify the name of the business or specify the products and/or services offered therein; they cannot be generic (i.e. “open,” “Sale”). ARTICLE 19. It was a Majority Affirmative vote to transfer from available funds in the Treasury, the sum of $755,800.00 for the purpose of design and reconstruction of three intersections: Longmeadow Street & Forest Glen, Longmeadow Street & Converse Street, and Converse Street and Laurel Street. The Special Town Meeting was dissolved at 8:34 pm. The number of registered voters in attendance was 145, which represents 1.24% of the eligible voters, there being 11,683 total registered voters as of the deadline to register to vote, October 27, 2017. Katherine T. Ingram

ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION TUESDAY – JUNE 13, 2017 WARRANT

SS. Hampden To Katherine T. Ingram, Town Clerk, or to any of the Constables of the Town of Longmeadow, in said County: GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of Longmeadow who are qualified to vote in elections to meet in the Community House in Longmeadow on TUESDAY, the 13th day of June, 2017 at 8:00 o’clock a.m. for the following purposes: To bring in their votes to the Election Officer for the election of candidates for the following Town Offices: One Select Board Member For Three Years Three School Committee Members For Three Years ` One Planning Board Member For Five Years Question 1 Shall the Town of Longmeadow be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issue in order to acquire land, construct and equip a new Department of Public Works Facility? Yes ______No ______

And you are hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in five (5) public places in said Town, seven (7) days, at least, before the time of said meeting as directed by vote of the Town. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said meeting. Given under our hands this 5th day of June, 2017. TOWN OF LONGMEADOW SELECT BOARD

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ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MINUTES JUNE 13, 2017

The qualified voters of the Town met at the time and place appointed. The ballots were delivered to the polling place, the ballot boxes and shown to be empty and the registers were set at zero to the satisfaction of the Election Officers and the Police Officers on duty. The polls were declared open at 8:00 a.m. in the forenoon. Election Officers were as follows: Warden: Phil Hallahan (D): Floaters: Bill McGurk (D), Earl Godfrey, (U), Teresa Yesu (U). Precinct A: Clerk: Winnie Hopfe (R), Inspectors: Pat Hogan Welch (U), Bonnie Campbell (U), Phyllis Levenson (U), Linda Bisi (U). Precinct B: Clerk: Elizabeth Tyson (R), Inspectors: Don Campbell (U), Bill McGurk (D), Marge Morgan (D), Bill Adelson (U). Precinct C: Clerk: Elizabeth Vartanian (D), Inspectors: Meri Kassanos (U), Annie Bourdeau (U), John Shuttleworth (U), Esme Little (U). Precinct D: Clerk: Rose Morace (U), Inspectors: Sandy Adelson (U), Barbara Wenig (D), Beverly Gray (R), Elaine Nolet (R), Sue Monks (R). Precinct E: Clerk: Cathy Ferrero (R), Inspectors: Carolyn Bampos (U), Julie Moulton (D), Alice Hoffman (D) Earl Godfrey (U), Joseph Rinaldi (U). At 8:00 p.m. o’clock in the evening the polls were declared closed. Tabulation was performed using optical scanning vote-counting equipment. Wardens and Clerks began the tabulation procedure. When all precincts were tallied the results were declared as follows: A B C D E Total SELECT BOARD – 3 YEARS Vote for one Marie Angelides* 356 363 353 304 274 1650 Write-ins All Others 13 9 10 14 6 52 Blanks 122 107 123 121 81 554 Total 491 479 486 439 361 2256 SCHOOL COMMITTEE – 3 YEARS Vote for three Elizabeth A. Baron* 310 332 273 259 210 1384 Thomas A. Mennella 226 215 193 192 168 994 Kerrin E. Morrin* 293 272 238 220 206 1229 Melanie D. Rothstein* 244 231 224 217 194 1110 All Others 14 6 8 13 3 44 Blanks 386 381 522 416 302 2007 Total 1473 1437 1458 1317 1083 6768 PLANNING BOARD – 5 YEARS Vote for one Bruce E. Colton* 353 351 328 295 259 1586 All Others 8 6 6 9 2 31 Blanks 130 122 152 135 100 639 Total 491 479 486 439 361 2256 Question 1 DPW Facility Yes* 268 253 212 249 196 1178 No 218 222 270 189 161 1060 Blanks 5 4 4 1 4 18 Total 491 479 486 439 361 2256 The total vote was 2,256, a 20.07% turnout, there being 11,240 registered voters as of May 24, 2017. *denotes winner. Katherine T. Ingram, Town Clerk

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TOWN COLLECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017

Classification Committed Outstanding Revenue as of 06/30/2017 as of 06/30/2017 Real Estate Fiscal Year 2014 $44,373,017 $0 Fiscal Year 2015 $45,542,998 $0 Fiscal Year 2016 $46,891,388 $0 Fiscal Year 2017 $48,337,016 $456,940 Real Estate Revenue Including Prior Years $48,062,765

Personal Property Fiscal Year 2015 $929,950 $0 Fiscal Year 2016 $936,473 $198 Fiscal Year 2017 $936,483 $1,062 Personal Property Revenue Including Prior Years $936,119

Motor Vehicle Fiscal Year 2010 $1,780,981 $3,280 Fiscal Year 2011 $2,040,315 $4,978 Fiscal Year 2012 $2,011,837 $4,120 Fiscal Year 2013 $2,027,840 $7,232 Fiscal Year 2014 $2,327,036 $5,843 Fiscal Year 2015 $2,436,660 $10,028 Fiscal Year 2016 $2,505,911 $20,208 Fiscal Year 2017 $2,587,306 $80,292 Motor Vehicle Revenue Including Prior Years $2,518,947 Collector Lien Certificate $22,963 Interest and Fees on Delinquent Taxes $145,971

Respectfully Submitted, Cheryl M. Cudnik Town Treasurer / Collector

TOWN TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 Account Bank Balances as of June 30, 2016 General Cash $13,479,122.45 Total Trust Funds $7,214,234.06 Student Activity Accounts $141,131.75 Total General Cash and Trust Funds $20,834,488.26

Interest Earned on General Cash $92,822.64 Interest Earned on Trust Funds $60,501.76 Interest Earned -Student Activity Accts $335.82 Total Interest Earned $153,660.22 Tax Title Payments $124,684.79 Tax Lien Fee Payments $11,024.60 Interest on Tax Lien Payments $20,867.62 Respectfully submitted, Cheryl M. Cudnik Town Treasurer/Collector

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TOWN MANAGER

Welcome to the 2017 Town Manager Annual Report. Regular readers of the Annual Town Report know that I go back in time before writing the entry for the current year. Reviewing past Reports provides both inspiration and perspective. This year, I went back 25 years to the 1992 Annual Town Report to see how priorities have shifted. The Board of Selectmen talked extensively about investing in infrastructure, “spending money to save money,” and working regionally to solve town problems—approaches that have helped sustain the high level of services in Longmeadow. The story of 2017 for the Town of Longmeadow includes many positive changes resulting from the approaches above. However, the most significant event of the year was a tragic loss. On March 14, longtime DPW employee Warren Cowles was killed when a train collided with the plow truck he was driving during snow operations. Warren, who was affectionately known as Cowlsie, lived in Longmeadow with his son and was a leader among the DPW employees. His loss has been felt every day but his spirit was present in June when town voters approved funding for a new DPW complex to replace the Depression-era facility on Pondside Road. The effort for a new DPW began in the early 1980’s and the new facility will be located on Dwight Road at the site of a former tennis club. 2017 was also an historic year for the town’s legislative branch. For the first time in anyone’s memory, the Annual Town Meeting was held over two nights because of the length and significance of the Warrant. Both nights were well attended and yielded major accomplishments including the formation of a District Improvement Financing (DIF) District that will fund a much-needed corridor reconstruction on Dwight Road, approval of the ballot question for the DPW facility, the establishment of a bylaw for a stormwater enterprise fund, and several bylaw revisions to improve the quality of our community. Once again, the annual budget was presented and approved without controversy because of the strong collaboration between the Town and School administrations. The budget and accompanying capital improvement plan demonstrate a balanced approach to sustain current services while pursuing new revenue opportunities. As a result, the Town maintained its high bond rating and once again received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Budgeting Best Practices award. The year also saw the continuation of the regional dispatch effort, the planning for a new Adult Center facility at Greenwood Park, and another successful “Charlie Mike” road race on Veterans Day. The Town also pursued several new initiatives including designating Longmeadow as both a Dementia Friendly and a Purple Heart Community, the redesign of the Wolf Swamp fields complex, the reconstruction of Converse Street from Laurel to Dwight, and the appointment of a Charter Review Committee. The close of 2017 brought a citizen’s petition to rezone the historic Brewer Young estate on Longmeadow Street that was approved at a Special Town Meeting in January 2018. Finally, the support of the Select Board and talented, dedicated Town employees made 2017 one the best years of my professional career. I am grateful for that support and for the continued opportunity to serve this wonderful, engaged community.

Respectfully submitted, Stephen J. Crane, Town Manager

TREE COMMITTEE

To the Honorable Select Board:

2017 saw the planting of 32 community trees to replace those lost in past years to disease, old-age and storms. Volunteers also planted numerous shrubs and tree saplings within Laurel Park as part of its revitalization. The program to remove hazardous, declining and dead trees along with pruning for pedestrian and vehicular safety continued during 2017with the removal of 194 trees and the pruning of 160 trees. The Emerald Ash Borer, an imported insect which infests and kills ash trees was discovered in Longmeadow in the fall of 2016. The outbreak is being managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). To assist DCR the Longmeadow Tree Warden set insect traps throughout town during the summer of 2017 to monitor the insect's spread. Arbor Day 2017 was celebrated with the planting of a flowering apple tree on the north lawn of the Blueberry Hill Elementary School. Speakers representing State Representative Ash, The Longmeadow Gardeners as well as School Superintendent O'Shea spoke to the students about the significance of Arbor Day. Longmeadow Cub Scout Pack 94 members participated in the planting of the tree and tree seedlings were distributed to the school children by the Longmeadow Gardeners. Longmeadow received its 15th Tree City USA awards in 2017. The town also received its first Tree City USA Growth award for its increased commitment to the planting and care of its community trees. The Tree Committee website may be found on longmeadow.org within the Department of Public Works (DPW) section. The site contains information about the Tree Committee and the Longmeadow Tree Manual. The manual contains information on tree planting and care, acceptable and invasive trees, Longmeadow bylaws governing the responsibilities of the Tree Warden and role of the Committee and state laws governing community tree management. Residents who wish to plant a tree on their tree belt should call the Tree Warden at 567-3400 for approval. This request is especially important for those locations with overhead utility wires above the tree belt, as only trees with low growth habits may be planted under wires. Residents might also consider donating a tree to the Longmeadow Memorial Tree Program. The Longmeadow Memorial Tree Program offers reasonably priced trees for planting on town land with recognition of the donor placed on the memorial plaque in the

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Community House. Memorial Tree Program brochures explaining the program are available at several town locations, including the Adult Center, Storrs Library and Town Hall. More information is available by calling the Tree Warden at 567-3400.

Respectfully submitted, Peter Bouvier, Chairman, Patrick Carnahan, Bari Jarvis, Director of Parks and Recreation, David Marinelli, Geoffrey McAlmond, Deputy Director of Public Works and Tree Warden, and Wayne Ottani

VETERANS SERVICES

To the Honorable Select Board:

The Longmeadow Department of Veterans’ Services advocates on behalf of Longmeadow veterans and their dependents. The department provides information and administration of benefits available through Massachusetts General Law PART I, TITLE XVII, CHAPTER 115 and assists with obtaining federal benefits available through the Veterans Administration. The Commonwealth provides a uniform program of financial and medical assistance for veterans and their dependents. Qualifying veterans receive necessary financial assistance for food, shelter, clothing, fuel, and medical care in accordance with a formula, which takes into account the number of dependents and income from all sources. During 2017, the department assisted many veterans and their families in Longmeadow by providing $104,552.10 in Chapter 115 benefits. The veterans of Longmeadow also received $161,319 in federal benefits and over $55,000 in property tax abatements. Throughout 2017, the department participated in many veteran-driven events. On August 7th, Longmeadow hosted a Purple Heart Day event; over a hundred guests attended, and it was well received by the community and media. The Longmeadow Veteran Circle group focused on getting to know each other and formed great camaraderie while also making time to go on trips to engage with veterans from other communities. The department encourages any veteran or dependents of a veteran to reach out to the Veterans Service Officer in Longmeadow and inquire about benefits eligibility. Our office is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Respectfully submitted, Lena Vellturo Director of Veterans’ Services

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

To the Honorable Select Board:

Under Massachusetts law, Longmeadow’s Zoning Board of Appeals has jurisdiction over applications for special permits, variances, and appeals from the decisions of Longmeadow’s Building Inspector in his capacity as the town’s Zoning Enforcement Officer. Eight residents of the town appointed by the Select Board serve on a volunteer basis. In 2016, the Board continued to meet monthly as necessary. Because Longmeadow is nearly fully developed, most of the applications that came before the Board were filed by residents seeking special permits to expand their living spaces. The following is a breakdown of the Board’s activities for the year ending December 31, 2017. Special Permit Applications 10 Variance Applications 1 Appeals from the Enforcement Officer 2 Parking Applications 2 Total applications filed for hearing 16 Public Hearings Held 13 Applications Approved 12 Applications Denied 1 Application Withdrawn 2 Continued applications into 2018 1 At the end of the year, the Board consisted of Dave Lavenburg, Stephen Bennett (Clerk), Ellen Freyman, Jerry Plumb, Mike Michon, Suzanne White, and Marissa Komack. The Board will miss its long time member Russ Preston who served with distinction for over a decade. The Board gratefully acknowledges the assistance and cooperation from all the town’s boards, departments, and staff, especially the Planning and Community Development office.

Respectfully submitted, David A. Lavenburg, Chairman

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TOWN INFORMATION

Town Hall Hours of Business: Monday – Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:15 a.m. – 12 noon, closed holidays

Storrs Library Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the school year, closed holidays

Trash and Recycling Information: Trash is collected weekly at the curb. Each household may place one 36-gal barrel or bag (up to 40#) curbside each week. Additional trash must be disposed of in Town approved bags, available at local retail stores.

Recycling is mandatory in Longmeadow, collected on a rotating two-week schedule. Paper/cardboard is picked up one week, and co- mingled (bottles/cans/plastic) the other. Recycling must be placed separate from trash at curbside.

Items not collected curbside may be brought to the Recycling and Yard Waste Center on Pondside Road (an annual sticker is required).

For more recycling information, call the DPW at 567-3400.

Bylaw Notes: General Bylaws are available for purchase at the Town Clerk’s office, and are available for viewing at the Town Hall, Storrs Library or on the Town’s web site, www.longmeadow.org.

Zoning Bylaws are available for purchase in the Planning and Community Development office and are available for viewing at the Town Hall, Storrs Library or on the Town’s web site, www.longmeadow.org.

 No On-Street Overnight Parking: No on-street overnight parking (for more than one hour) from 1:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. is allowed in Town. (General Bylaw – Article 4, Chapter 200, Section 216) Parking Fines: $10.00/violation, Fire Lane $15.00, Handicapped Parking $50.00. Additional fees will be added if not paid within 21 days.

 Dog Licensing: Dogs six months or older are required to be licensed and tagged. The Town Clerk’s office issues the licenses. A copy of a valid rabies certificate must be on file at the time the dog is licensed. The licensing period is from April 1st through March 31st. The licensing fee for male or female dogs is $20.00; the fee for spayed or neutered dogs is $10.00 provided proof of the procedure is shown to the Clerk the first time the dog is licensed following the operation. A $30.00 late fee is imposed if the dog is not licensed by May 1st. (General Bylaw - Article 5, Chapter 500, section 319)

 Tree Belts: The owner of any real estate in the Town which abuts on any public or private way within the Town where there is a tree belt shall keep said tree belt mowed and free and clean of all litter, debris, noxious weeds and brush and shall maintain the same in a clean and sanitary manner. (General Bylaw – Article 4, Chapter 300, Section 301b)

 Snow/Ice on Sidewalks: A person who is a resident or an owner of property on which or adjacent to which there is a hard surfaced sidewalk that is under the control of the Town shall clear the sidewalk of ice and snow within 24 hours after the precipitation ceases to fall. If the sidewalk becomes covered with ice that cannot be readily removed, the resident or owner shall place sand or ashes on the sidewalk to render the walk safe for pedestrians. A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of $25.00. (General Bylaw – Article 4, Chapter 300, Section 310a)

 Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in all Town buildings and within 20’ of Town buildings.

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TOWN OF LONGMEADOW TELEPHONE LISTING

Administrative Departments: Public Works Department: Board of Assessors ...... 565-4115 Administrative Office…………….. 567-3400 Board of Health ...... 565-4140 Maintenance Department…………. 565-4174 Building Department……………... 565-4153 Engineering Department………….. 567-3400 Council on Aging………………… 565-4150 Emergency After Hours: Council on Aging FAX……….….. 565-4152 Call Police Dept…………………... 567-3311 Finance Department……………… 565-4136 Water Dept. Maintenance………… 565-4190 Human Resources………………. 565-4128 DPW FAX...... 567-9018 Planning & Comm. Dev………….. 565-4153 Select Board……………………… 565-4110 School Department: Town Clerk………………….….… 565-4103 Administration LHS: Town Manager……………….…... 565-4110 Superintendent……………………. 565-4200 Town Treasurer……………….….. 567-1066 and Business Office Town Collector…………………... 567-1066 Town Hall FAX……………….…. 565-4112 Elementary Schools: Information Technologies………... 565-4200 Blueberry Hill…………………….. 565-4280 School Dept. FAX………………... 565-4215 Center…………………………….. 565-4290 Wolf Swamp……………………… 565-4270 Fire Department: To Report a Fire ONLY…………..……911 Middle Schools: All Other Calls…………………... 567-3357 Glenbrook Office: ……………….. 565-4250 Fire Chief………………………… 565-4179 Parent Link ………………………. 565-4255 Fire Dept. FAX…………………... 565-4114 Williams Office: …………………. 565-4260 Ans. Machine…………………….. 565-4273 Senior High: Office…………………………...… 565-4220 Parks and Recreation: Guidance ...... 565-4227 Community House……………….. 565-4160 Parks and Rec. FAX……………… 565-4165 Pupil Services…………………..… 565-4210 Greenwood/231 Maple Road Summer School………………...… 565-4239 Recreation Director……………...... 565-4163 Greenwood FAX…………………. 565-4219 Storrs Library:………………….. 565-4181 Library FAX……………………… 565-4183 Police Department: Emergencies Only………………..……..911 All Other Calls……………………. 567-3311 Police Chief………………………. 565-4192 DARE Officer…………………..…565-4196 Detective Bureau……………..……565-4195 Police Dept. FAX………………….567-1087

Over 60 Club:…………………… 565-4164

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